Space Law and Policy: A Transdisciplinary Approach to International Cooperation and Competition

Semester: Spring 2022
Course ID: 296W
Credit Hours: 2
Unique: 29248

Course Information

Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed (JD only)
Short course: Mar 28 - Apr 02, 2022
Cross-listed with other school
Will use floating mean GPA if applicable

Registration Information

Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day	Time	Location
MON, TUE, WED	5:45 - 8:15 pm	TNH 3.126
THU	5:45 - 8:15 pm	JON 6.207
FRI, SAT	9:30 am - 5:30 pm	JON 5.206

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
Other
Early exam (administered by Faculty Coordinator)	April 15, 2022	9:30 am

Description

Come explore emerging space-related issues currently under discussion internationally and domestically! The course will blend lecture, discussion, and group work in a seminar-like format. We will examine the following topics:

Module 1: Lecture, Introduction to the course and the basics of space law

Norms Development: Bottom up, top down, and points in the middle

Bilaterals, Multilaterals, and the role of consensus

Module 2: Discussion of readings and lectures

Module 3: Application to Emerging Issues

teams to pick from a list of topics and prepare a mixed media presentation.

Possible topics:

The Yin & Yang of Space: Peaceful Purposes and National Security issues

Can we get there from here? Orbital Debris, Space Situational Awareness, and Space Traffic Management

Micro -> Macro: very small sats and very large constellations

In Situ Resource Utilization

Students will be graded on group presentations and an exam in Canvas.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

No materials required

Instructors

Howard, Diane

Important Class Changes

Date	Updated
05/04/2022	Meeting changed
05/04/2022	Meeting changed
04/06/2022	Exam information updated
02/08/2022	Exam information updated
11/30/2021	Room(s) changed

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