Some classes aren't worth the bus ride to campus. These five are.

By Vanessa Evans, Lisa Sheaffer, Courtney Webb, Kristen Beyke & Jenny Altier

You've all heard about popular classes like Exceptional People and Man's Food. But we dug a little deeper to unearth those courses that hide under the radar. According to students and advisers, these are some of the coolest classes at UF.

Carillon (MVK 1415) -- 2 credits -- After learning the correct technique on a clavier with sound bars, students in this class get to play songs using levers on the carillon in Century Tower. Professor Willis Bodine says students must have some keyboarding ability, be literate in music and willing to frequently climb 11 flights of stairs.

American Protest Writing (AML 4453) -- 3 credits -- Students in this class learn about the Vietnam protests, Civil Rights Movement, Kennedy's Camelot, feminism and the counter culture. Professor Patricia Schmidt furthers her students' learning by having them study Martin Sheen's performance in "Apocalypse Now."

Animation and Comics (ENG 4110) -- 3 credits -- Who says college students are too old to watch cartoons? This class studies animated cartoons, comic strips, comic books and even movie serials. Discussions on our favorite holiday tight wad, Uncle Scrooge, and Donald Duck are also on the agenda in professor Don Ault.

Experimental Foods (FOS 4310L) -- 1 credit (Prerequisite FOS4311) -- If you've got a penchant for searching out a free meal, professor Maurice R. Marshall, Jr.'s class could be for you. It will certainly put your taste buds to the test as you get to eat and experiment with outlandish foods and recipes.

Nonwestern Body Art (ARH 4930) -- 3 credits -- Students learn about tattooing and piercing from around the world and even get extra credit for the coolest tattoos and the most piercings. A full day of class is dedicated to doing henna tattoos on each other. This class is only available during some summer terms and is taught by professor Robin Poynor.

Produced by Kristen Beyke and Jenny Altier