Transportation Technologies
Summary:
This course introduces students to the newest and most cutting-edge futuristic transportation technologies out there. Students gain familiarity with the history of transportation development and understand a framework with which to evaluate new transportation modes. Then the course dives into 10 different technologies on the horizon. Students examine the technologies, the pros and cons of each mode, and explore potential career paths in these emerging fields.
Course Outline
Module 1 – Introduction to the Future of Transportation
Module 2 – Flying Cars
Module 3 – Driverless Car Technology
Module 4 – Driverless Cars in Society
Module 5 – Drones
Module 6 – Hyperloop
Module 7 – Jetpacks
Module 8 – Supersonic Jets
Module 9 – Personal Rapid Transit
Module 10 – Supercavitation
Module 11 – Space Travel
Module 12 – Interstellar Travel