SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: Why Develop Space Infrastructure?

Topic 2: Cooperation and Competition

Topic 3: Militarization

Topic 4: Business and Commerce in Orbit

Topic 5: Space Solar Power (SSP)

Topic 6: Space Tourism

Topic 7: The Miners

Topic 8: Hotels and Construction Technology

Topic 9: Science Fiction's Warning

FILMS

WEB

ASSIGNMENTS

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

DESCRIPTION

The choice of futures comes down to whether space will be developed or not, and the outcome is so vital because of the exacerbation on Earth's ecology working alone. Developing space infrastructure means relieving Earth's strained ecology. We This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

Garretson, Lt Col. Peter, "Great White Fleet."

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%.