SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: The Power of Place

Topic 2: Orbital Colonies

Topic 3: Living in a Space Colony

Topic 4: Cities in Space

Topic 5: A Transportation Network

Topic 6: Earth's Condition at Midcentury

Topic 7: Ts

Topic 8: Hy

Topic 9: Sg

FILMS

WEB

BBC: The Evolution of Man

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

Zubrin, Robert, "Islands in the Sky".

O'Neill, Gerhard, "The High Frontier."

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%.