SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: Leaving the Atmosphere

Topic 2: The Original Space Race

Topic 3: The Lull

Topic 4: 14 January 2004

Topic 5: The Age of Aquarius Revamped

Topic 6: Goals, Timetables, Bloom's Speech

Topic 7: Scientific Outcomes

Topic 8: Why go to the Moon?

Topic 9: Why go Beyond?

FILMS

WEB

Exit Mundi

ASSIGNMENTS

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

DESCRIPTION

The original space race between the USA and USSR set into motion an astounding chain of events, some realized and some not. Mankind set foot on another world, and manned exploration was then cut off. How many people look at the Moon today in the sky and get a sense that people have walked there? How many sense people should be walking there at this very moment? Perhaps not many, but soon this all may change. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.  

READING LIST

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%.