SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: The End of the World?

Topic 2: 20th Century Psychosis

Topic 3: Technology Gone Awry

Topic 4: Terror and Error

Topic 5: Mother Nature's Wrath

Topic 6: Mother Nature's Starfire

Topic 7: Father Time Catches Up

Topic 8: Judgement Day

Topic 9: Averting N = 0

FILMS

WEB

Exit Mundi

ASSIGNMENTS

6,000 word 'Amundsen Rule' Paper, Topical Reader Responses (5)

DESCRIPTION

This course covers the major threats to civilization and the planet Earth, from a 21st Century perspective. Both manmade and nature made disasters are given equal discussion time. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

Rees, Martin, "Our Final Hour."

Tamm, David, "Tsiolkovsky's Imperative"

OBJECTIVES

• Learn as much as possible about the history of our civilization and your place within it
• Spread your understanding to other people who would otherwise never encounter it
• Begin to see the world around you as a place you can make a difference in

GRADING

Reader Responses (5): 25%, Midterm: 25%, Research Paper: 25%, Final: 25%.