Discover the Science Behind the Magic of Harry Potter
One reason the magic in the world of Harry Potter is so compelling is that some of it has a basis in real-world science. Explore how scientific fields like genetics, chemistry, botany and zoology are reflected in the Harry Potter books and movies.
Students will explore the science of Harry Potter through video clips, presentations, discussions and group work. We will discuss the evidence of genetics, such as red hair among the Weasleys and Hagrid’s size, inherited from his giantess mother. We will look at the fantastic beasts in the books and consider which are most realistic and how use of science realism makes the impossible seem plausible. Students will consider the science behind Hogwarts’ Potions class and do a chemistry experiment. They will Identify herbs used in Herbology class and learn about their attributes and medical applications. Students will enjoy this class most if they have read at least one Harry Potter book or seen at least one of the movies, although prior knowledge is not required.
What You Will Learn
Students in The Science of Harry Potter will:
- Discuss evidence of genetics in the Harry Potter stories.
- Explore which fantastic beasts are most realistic.
- Understand how science realism makes the impossible seem plausible.
- Look at the science behind Potions class in the books and do a chemistry experiment.
- Identify herbs used in Herbology class and learn about their attributes and medical applications.
Return to the Sally Ride Science online professional website here.
Note: Upon successful enrollment of a section, students will receive a confirmation email from our Student Services team. This email will include a link to an authorization form that is required to be completed within 72-hours of enrollment.
Course Number: SCI-90043
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)
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7/29/2024 - 8/2/2024
$175
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Turret, Samantha
Samantha Turret is a transplant from New Jersey and New York City who found her way to sunny Los Angeles. She is an actress, voice actor and teacher best known for cohosting Nickelodeon's “Top Elf” alongside the one and only Santa Claus. She has also worked on shows on MTV, A&E, Discovery and Lifetime. As a voice actor, she can be heard on commercials and podcasts, and as the narrator of popular children's audiobooks such as “Pearl the Magical Unicorn” and “Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World.” Samantha loves live theater and has performed throughout the country in regional productions, off-Broadway and in schools with Story Pirates. She has taught theater and creative writing in New York, New Jersey and California for the past eight y...Read More
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 5/31/2024.
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NOTE:
This is a live online course. Instructor will contact student 24-hours in advance of start date with Zoom information (please check email associated with STUDENT'S account - not parent's account). The supply list for this course can be found here: https://go.ucsd.edu/4ceyeck
Contact srs@ucsd.edu with all questions.
If a student decides to drop from the course, they can receive a full refund until 5/13/24 and a half refund until 5/31/24. No refunds will be granted starting 6/1/24.
DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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7/29/2024 | Mon | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | |
7/30/2024 | Tue | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | |
7/31/2024 | Wed | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | |
8/1/2024 | Thu | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | |
8/2/2024 | Fri | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Pre-College Programs department at 858-534-0804 or precollege@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.