Now You Can Enroll in An Actual Zombie Apocalypse Survival Course–Well, Sort Of

The unprepared always die first. I think you must've seen enough examples of that on The Walking Dead, where the most inept characters are the first to get bitten and infected by the walkers. In an attempt to prepare their students for the impending zombie apocalypse, the University of California Irvine is offering an actual zombie apocalypse survival course. It doesn't exactly teach survival skills or techniques; rather, it attempts to break down the entire thing so you might actually stand a chance if it happens.

And since Robert Kirkman and his hit comic book and television series are apparently close to what could happen in reality, the school is using TWD as its basis.

Sounds pretty nutty, but the actual course itself sounds pretty interesting.

From understanding social identities to modeling the spread of disease, this eight-week course will span key science and survival themes using AMC's The Walking Dead as its basis. Four faculty members will take you on an inter-disciplinary academic journey deep into the world of AMC's The Walking Dead, exploring the following topics:

Maslow's hierarchy of needs--is survival just about being alive?
Social order and structures--from the farm and the prison to Woodbury
Social identity, roles, and stereotyping--as shown through leaders like Rick and the Governor
The role of public health in society--from the CDC to local community organizations
The spread of infectious disease and population modeling--swarm!
The role of energy and momentum in damage control--how can you best protect yourself?
Nutrition in a post-apocalyptic world--are squirrels really good for you?
Managing stress in disaster situations--what's the long-term effect of always sleeping with one eye open?

This is one course I'd definitely sign up for.