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SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 at 2:07 PM
Posted by RISSA
Source: Netscape.co.uk via Moreover
Ever wonder if perhaps science could bring about the same magical effects seen in the Harry Potter books? Could a scientist genetically engineer a Fluffy? Could a broom be engineered to fly? Students at Frostburg State University in Maryland are finding out, and getting college credits while they're at it!
"This is not something where you just show up and talk about Harry Potter books and get a grade," (Professor) Plitnik said before donning his black wizard's hat and robe for a recent session. "This is a college-level class."
Plitnik's seminar may be the first science-based Harry Potter class offered for college credit, although other schools, including Penn State University, have developed similar programs for children's summer camps.
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1645
morgana witch says:
An awful lot of colleges are offering stuff like this. It's so cool! I want to do it it when I go to college.
Posted Sep 28, 2003 at 2:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1990
HarrysGran says:
Ah, Plitnit/Flitwick again... As I posted before, I think it's a very good idea. This way you can turn a sometimes dry and theoretical subject into something more interesting. And, who knows, maybe someone will find out how a broom can fly? Maybe this is a trigger for young inventors to influence our technical world? Make magic come true? The next years will show!
Wouldn't be the first time for things described in a book to come true, remember Huxley or Orwell... Hope it will be in my time :)
Posted Sep 28, 2003 at 3:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1856
Rupert Baby says:
That would be really fun, im not a big science fan, but i am good at it and i think using hp to do it would be great i sure would take that class.
Posted Sep 28, 2003 at 4:11 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 603
Padfoot7 says:
Hm..... sounds really, really, really fun! I guess I'm going to Maryland!
Posted Sep 28, 2003 at 4:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 979
Butterbeer says:
And i still have 3 years till college...ahh...tears.
Posted Sep 28, 2003 at 4:40 PM EST
Metamorphmagus
Points: 37946
tonks black says:
Cool! i think ive heard of that place. I dont think it is that close to me but maryland rules!
Posted Sep 28, 2003 at 4:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 750
siriusgurl says:
Yeah loads of places are doing this I've already heard about this particular one though...
Posted Sep 28, 2003 at 4:53 PM EST
Astro Zombie
Points: 2601
Fallen Bomb says:
Would that count as an Science credit or an English credit cause it's reading also.
Posted Sep 28, 2003 at 5:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
Slytherin_Punk says:
Well that would be cool but i still have like 4 more years till college.*tears*
Posted Sep 28, 2003 at 5:14 PM EST
Snape's Woman
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Points: 5392
Prof. Andaxia Moonstar says:
Waah! I wish they had offered that when I was in college. It would have definitely made the science requirement easier to fill (did not like Chemistry).
I own the Science of Harry Potter book, and it is very intriguing; I recommend it to anyone.
Posted Sep 28, 2003 at 6:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 733
PotterHoney says:
Hm, I wonder if they offer that kind of thing at Tulane....?
Posted Sep 28, 2003 at 7:50 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 489
HogsmeadeHunny says:
Dude, SIGN ME UP! That sounds freaking awesome! My friends and I are starting a somewhat similar group like the one mentioned here called The D.A.--Dumbledore's Army. The idea rocks. I really hope they have that wherever I go to college.
Posted Sep 28, 2003 at 9:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 538
Mrs. Hammerlick says:
I would love to do a literary Potter course.
Posted Sep 29, 2003 at 12:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 611
Mdm Rosmerta says:
Didn't we have this article before?
Personally I think it is a bit desperate from this professor. Sounds like a lot of fun and all but to do this at University, I just wonder how many people went to his class before.
Posted Sep 29, 2003 at 4:44 AM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
That sounds like an intriuging course, but yes, I also I think it is a desperate attempt to attract more students., though most of them would be HP fans. Too bad for him I'm going to attend ISU, not Frostburg (I say, what a funny name!).
Posted Sep 29, 2003 at 9:35 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Penumbra says:
Been here already saying this is awesome and that we all wished we could havethe same opportunity.
Posted Sep 29, 2003 at 1:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1506
Paint Horse says:
Great idea! I bet Professor Plitnik doesn't have trouble with his students turning in their homework late.
Posted Sep 29, 2003 at 1:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 574
Tonks007 says:
Thats one more collage that is alowing a really cool corse at the school i wish Notre Dame would do that so i could take it.
Posted Sep 29, 2003 at 4:35 PM EST
Head House Elf
Points: 2756
Dobby says:
That is such a neat idea! Maybe when i get to college i can take a course like this! Professor Plitnik has a kind of name you would expect to find in HP, doesn't he?
Posted Sep 29, 2003 at 9:49 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1106
Ima Quidditch Fan says:
Fun! I wonder if you can get your Dr. of HP degree? :)
Posted Sep 29, 2003 at 9:58 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 954
DaUltimateHP&SportsWiz says:
That's awesome. Earning credits and talking about Harry Potter, what could be better?!
Posted Nov 5, 2003 at 6:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1217
shadowlife says:
That sounds so cool. I would love to take some college classes on Harry Potter.
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 5:30 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2034
Professor Snape says:
That is really cool. I wish my college would offer that as a class. I'd actually have perfect attendance in that class. HAHA.
Posted Nov 15, 2003 at 12:08 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
That is really awesome! I would love to be in a class like that, total fun! I think if we learn to make a broomstick fly, I will be buying one and flying it! Quidditch would be born!
Posted Feb 5, 2004 at 11:21 PM EST
Death Eater
Points: 6201
Voldemort's Heir says:
Wow. This would be a course I would definatley sign up for. I couldn't imagine getting college credit for anything having to do with Harry Potter.
Posted Feb 6, 2004 at 2:18 AM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
That is such a great idea! I know if they offered that at my school I'd be so excited about going to that class everyday!
Posted Feb 20, 2004 at 12:21 AM EST
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