Rice University

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The history of the Mediterranean region and the cultures and people of the Mediterranean Basin is important for understanding the origin and development of the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Canaanite, Phoenician, Hebrew, Carthaginian, Greek, Persian, Illyrian, Thracian, Etruscan, Iberian, Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, Arab, etc. Ancient Studies is the study of ancient civilization, religion, language, and literature. Whereas classical studies concentrate on Greece and Rome specifically, Ancient Studies also include Egypt, Israel, Mesopotamia, and other parts of the ancient world.

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The program provides students with an understanding of the cultural and biological variation of past and present human groups. In particular, anthropology examines the cultures and societies people create, how language influences their worldview, evidence of the human past in the archaeological record, human biological evolution, and the interaction of biology and culture in shaping our health and medical practices across the globe.

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Advanced technology has often required basic research. Therefore, the Course of Applied Chemistry covers a variety of chemical fields, working on various materials including metal compounds, inorganic and organic compounds, polymers, proteins, etc, doing basic research and their applications. Examples of applied chemistry include the creation of a variety of laundry detergents on the market and the development of oil refineries.

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