Establishing a base to sustain humans explorers in space or on another planet is the next frontier in space exploration. Research what it takes to support human life and then design your own space base.
Students will get an introduction to space environmental research as they learn about the conditions in space and on the different types of planets. They will also research the technology that is currently available to keep humans alive in space. Then students will design a base for explorers in space or on another planet. Students will have the option of learning to use the open-source program Blender to create a 3D representation of their base. In addition to learning about space exploration, students will acquire basic-research skills, including identifying authoritative materials, using different search methods and conducting database research.
What You Will Learn
Students in Middle School: Deep Space Base Building will:
- Conduct research on the technology needed to support human life off of Earth and then design a base for humans in space or on another planet
- Learn how to do basic research using peer-reviewed sources and where to find space-specific resources
- Become familiar with the environmental characteristics of the planets in our solar system
- Understand the materials and construction methods that can be used for space survival
- Survey past and future endeavors in space exploration
- Create a space base design and share it using either a traditional research presentation or a 3D model created with Blender
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Note: Upon successful enrollment of a section, students will receive a confirmation email from our Student Services team. This email will include a link to an authorization form that is required to be completed within 72-hours of enrollment.
Course Number: SCI-90049
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)
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7/10/2023 - 7/14/2023
$199
In-class
San Diego
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CLASS TYPE:
This is a traditional classroom setting.
All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Litvin, Semeon
Sam Litvin has a bachelor’s degree in Physics and Engineering from UC San Diego as well as an Environmental Science from Tel Aviv University and MBA from Northwestern University. He works with startups on climate change solutions and loves teaching innovation and engineering and science. His hobbies include photography and coaching wrestling.
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 7/3/2023.
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| DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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| 7/10/2023 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/11/2023 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/12/2023 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/13/2023 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/14/2023 | Fri | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
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7/31/2023 - 8/4/2023
$199
In-class
San Diego
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CLASS TYPE:
This is a traditional classroom setting.
All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Litvin, Semeon
Sam Litvin has a bachelor’s degree in Physics and Engineering from UC San Diego as well as an Environmental Science from Tel Aviv University and MBA from Northwestern University. He works with startups on climate change solutions and loves teaching innovation and engineering and science. His hobbies include photography and coaching wrestling.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 7/30/2023.
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NOTE:
This course does not require any supplies. Please contact srs@ucsd.edu with questions.
| DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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| 7/31/2023 | Mon | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 8/1/2023 | Tue | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 8/2/2023 | Wed | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 8/3/2023 | Thu | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 8/4/2023 | Fri | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Pre-College Programs department at 858-534-0804 or precollege@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.