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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Eclectic Narratives - Super Villain University Course Catalog [#215]

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           Super Villain University (SVU) is the leading school in the country for villainous hopefuls to receive the education they need. The starting point for mad scientists, super soldiers, and mutant freaks from all walks of life. Always remember our motto, “World Domination begins here!”

           

Courses:

EVIL-101 Introduction to Super Villainy

Students will examine the basic requirements for becoming a super-villain and analyze what defines a modern super-villain.  

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 3

Course Objectives:

  1. Learn the basics of super-villainy.
  2. Define the modern super-villain.
  3. Analyze a brief history of super-villains.
  4. Distinguish super-villainy from regular villainy.
  5. Understand core principles behind super-villainy.

EVIL-102 Elements of Super Villainy

EVIL-103 Becoming an Archnemesis

EVIL-201 Advanced Super Villainy

EVIL-212 Advanced Monologuing

EVIL-213 Posing and Proclamations

EVIL-220 Time Management

EVIL-221 Anger Management

EVIL-314 Fools I’ll Destroy Them All!

EVIL-323 Minion Leadership

Students will analyze the proper way to lead an army of minions, henchmen, and lackeys. From ruling through fear to fostering loyalty, all aspects of leadership shall be thoroughly discussed.

Prerequisite: EVIL-201

Credits: 4

Course Objectives:

  1. Understand what it means to be a leader.
  2. Analyze various methods to choose one’s minions.
  3. Determine the best way to lead your chosen minions.
  4. Practice fostering loyalty.
  5. Understand how and when to punish failure.

MDSC-101 Introduction to Mad Science

MDSC-201 Advanced Mad Science

MDSC-203 Introduction to Doomsday Devices

Students will be tasked with creating their first doomsday device and will analyze the principles behind doomsday devices and their functions in super-villainy

Prerequisite: MDSC-101

Credits: 3

Course Objectives:

  1. Construct your first doomsday device.
  2. Analyze doomsday device principles.
  3. Understand the relationship between a mad scientist and their doomsday device.
  4. Learn the purpose behind self-destruct mechanisms.

MDSC-231 Toiling in God’s Domain

Students will be able to alter the fundamental fabric of genetics, either modifying existing creatures or creating their own twisted horrors that spit in the eye of God from scratch.

Prerequisite: MDSC-201

Credits: 3

Course Objectives:

  1. Analyze genetics on common creatures and how they can be changed.
  2. Understand basic gene splicing and other genetic alteration methods.
  3. Construct your own monster from the ground up.
  4. Discuss the ethics of toiling in God’s domain.

Recommended Reading:

           Frankenstein – The original mad scientist

           Dealing With Your Own Frankenstein’s Monster – A discussion of the ethics surrounding the creation of mutant abominations and how to treat yours right.

           So I Turned My Ex-wife Into A Harpy – A cautionary tale about the misuse of gene-splicing coming back to harm you.

MDSC-243 Principles of Self-Destruct Mechanisms

MDSC-274 The Mechanics of Death Chambers

MDSC-313 Engineering Giant Robots and Other Massive Weapons 

EARC-101 Introduction to Evil Architecture

EARC-201 Designing your Evil Lair

EVMG-101 The Basics of Evil Magic

EVMG-102 Common Spells of Evil Wizards

EVMG-301 Summoning Dark Beings from Beyond the Veil

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A good education is always a wise investment (even for super-villains).

Okay, this isn't much of a short story, but I had this goofy idea and I needed write it out.

Until next time, Read, Comment and Enjoy 

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