Cryptozoology: Investigating Unknown Animals

About the Course

How do we discover new animals? How do we know if a report of something mysterious out in nature is fantastical or legitimate? How should we record our own findings?

In this class on Cryptozoology, learn how to apply analytical scientific techniques to investigate the unknown using reports on both unverified and confirmed creatures from around the world, such as the Loch Ness Monster, the Chupacabra, and the Coelacanth.

In class, students will examine case studies of accounts of unknown animals from eyewitnesses, researchers, and scientific reports.

We will learn hands-on methods for collecting data and sampling techniques, making animal trackway castings, geospatial analysis, and using optical technology such as thermal imaging, night-vision cameras, microscopes, and other photographic aids.

We will also learn about ethnozoology and animal behaviors.

Along the way we will discuss how claims are made and tested, which are skills that can be applied to everything you see and hear throughout your life, mysterious or not.

The lessons won't focus on sensationalism but on a balanced appreciation for observational reports, discernment, and good research design.

Your Instructor

QRF Education- Stephen Marts

QRF Education is run by husband and wife team, Stephen and Mackenzie Marts.

Stephen is a Cultural Resource Management Archaeologist and United States Marine Corps Veteran who has worked and studied across the United States, and in various countries around the world.
He has a Master’s Degree in Geology from Ohio University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from University of California Riverside. His interests of further study and research are sedimentology, Southeast Asian archaeology, paleontology, and ethnozoology.
When not conducting fieldwork, Stephen creates and sells handcrafted costume and artisan items of metal, plastic, and leather.
Stephen teaches our geology, science, and leatherworking classes.

Mackenzie is a Filmmaker/Videographer specializing in Live Events, Documentary Life Stories, and Small Business Marketing. She also has passion and interest in health, history, law, and in finding all the points of connection that tie everything together.
Mackenzie teaches our social studies, history, and moviemaking classes.

Stephen and Mackenzie both enjoy long discussions about all the nerdy things, and living life with their five children.

You must enroll through The Annex Learning Place. Click on the "Enroll" button above to enroll in the class. Wait for the enrollment confirmation email BEFORE submitting payment or p.o.

Please note: Payment must be made, or proof of certificate must be emailed to me before the 1st day of class. There are NO Refunds once the class has started. Please contact me if payment arrangements need to be made. If you enroll after classes have begun, payment must be made, or a certificate must be submitted before attending.

Payments:
Charter Payment: QRF Education is an approved vendor with Cabrillo Point Academy, Mission Vista Academy, and Suncoast Preparatory Academy. Pending: Granite Mountain, Taylion High Desert Academy, and Sage Oak

Cash Payment: We accept Cash, Check, PayPal (qrfeducation@protonmail.com) and Venmo (@qrfeducation)

Contact Info:
Website: https://www.qrfeducation.com
Email: qrfeducation@protonmail.com