The Maya Exploration Center (MEC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study of ancient Maya civilization. MEC does this through: 1) travel courses, lecture series, and education programs teaching students, educators, and the general public about the ancient Maya, 2) the survey and mapping of ruins hidden in the jungles of Mexico and Central America 3) the study of ancient Maya science and 4) the exploration and documentation of Maya architecture. In addition to archaeological investigation and teaching, the center seeks to support the illumination of ancient traditions still practiced among the modern Maya. In doing so, MEC aims to better understand the ancient ruins and celebrate the modern Maya as the descendants of one of the world's great early civilizations. MEC's research is disseminated through educational travel courses, tours for the general public, lectures, and a website (www.mayaexploration.org) where various educational and informational materials and resources are made available. (Taken from the New York Times.)

View Math in Non-European Cultures from our students' perspective at:

http://mayanexploration.blip.tv/#256495. Created by and used with the permission of Michael West.

http://blip.tv/file/1249984. Created by and used with the permission of Guillermo Murillo.

http://www.tygraff.com/mexico/Home.html. Created by and used with the permission of Tyler Graffius.

MATH 102 Mathematics in Non-European Cultures (G2) Prerequisite: Math Placement Test
Diversity Requirement Satisfies the General Education D-Requirement

This course will be taught in English. The major instructors will be Dr. Ximena Catepillan and archaeologist Dr. Michael Grofe.

Students should work with their academic advisor to ensure that these 3 credits are appropriately utilized for the student's major/minor requirements or to fulfill General Education and Diversity requirements.

Millersville students will pay approximately $1,100 to participate in this course:

This cost includes:

• Accommodations
• Entrance fees
• Most Meals

This cost does not include:

• Millersville tuition and fees
• Airfare
• ISIC Cards
• Passport (if necessary)
• Some Meals
• Personal expenses (souvenirs and other daily expenses)

Since this program offers 3 academic credits, students should contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss their specific financial aid package.

Students will study in Millersville:
One week in May (Dates TBD for Summer 2013)

Students will study in Mexico:
The week in May following the week the course spends studying in Millersville (Dates TBD for Summer 2013)

Students will be housed in hotels in both Playa del Carmen and Valladolid during their stay in Mexico. These costs are included in the program fee.

Students must have taken the Math Placement Test in order to be eligible to apply. Also, students will be evaluated by Dr. Ximena Catepillan for admission to the course.

This course will be the equivalent of 3 undergraduate credits for the two week program.

Please contact Dr. Ximena Catepillan, Math Department for additional information at 872-3993 or email inquiries to: Ximena.Catepillan@millersville.edu.

To apply, please e-mail Dr. Catepillan for more information.