Why Humans Need to Move to Mars

Overview

Explore potential Earth-ending scenarios and the urgent need for Mars colonization. Learn about space travel, Martian living, and terraforming in this futuristic vision of human expansion beyond Earth.

Syllabus

• Introduction to the Course
Overview of Earth-ending Scenarios
The Urgency for Mars Colonization
Course Objectives and Structure
• Earth-Ending Scenarios
Climate Change and Environmental Degradation
Asteroid Impacts
Global Pandemics and Biotechnology Risks
Nuclear Warfare and Political Instability
• Introduction to Mars
Martian Environment and Geography
Challenges of Living on Mars
Historical and Current Mars Exploration
• Interplanetary Space Travel
Physics of Space Travel
Current and Emerging Propulsion Technologies
Life Support Systems and Habitation Modules
Psychological and Health Challenges in Long-duration Spaceflight
• Martian Living
Establishing Habitats on Mars
Sustainable Life-Support Systems
Food Production and Resource Utilization
Social and Economic Structures in a Martian Colony
• Terraforming Mars
Concepts and Feasibility of Terraforming
Methods for Atmospheric Modification
Challenges and Ethical Considerations
Long-Term Vision for a Habitable Mars
• Current and Future Mars Missions
Overview of Current Mars Probes and Rovers
Plans for Human Missions to Mars
Role of Governmental and Private Entities
• Ethical and Societal Implications
Ethical Considerations of Colonization
Mars Colonization and Space Law
Cultural and Philosophical Perspectives
• Conclusion and Future Outlook
Summary of Key Learnings
The Future of Human Expansion into Space
Open Discussion and Q&A
• Final Assessment and Project
Individual or Group Project Presentation
Final Assessment and Feedback Session

Subjects

Conference Talks