This course lists another astronomy course as a co-requisite, but this is not an absolute requirement. We will cover the basic astronomy in class. However, taking ASTR 121 would be useful. The Starry Nights program will be used to illustrate various aspects of naked eye astronomy. The ability to change time and place on Earth is especially useful for archaeoastronomy.
Some mathematics is needed to appreciate the achievements of ancient cultures.
There will be 2 homework assignments to provide experience in some aspects of astronomy and Mayan mathematics and calendrics. This can be on a topic that we do not cover in class, or can go more deeply into an area that we do cover. I will give possible examples for topics in class. Please use more than one source for your report so that you give a balanced view. Some books take a far out point of view and, by themselves, are convincing.