Responsible Space Tourism (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Course is 100% virtual.

Unit 1: An introduction to space tourism (history and current)
Unit 2: Social sustainability (Changes in the society and the ethical concerns)
Unit 3: Economic sustainability (Case study: UK spaceports)
Unit 4: Environmental sustainability
Unit 5: Legislation
Unit 6: Future forecasting (Sustainable Future Planning Framework)

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

a) Learning with contact teaching including assignments, project work, independent study and exams
b) Virtual learning including virtual study with assignments, project work via the Internet, project execution as a webinar and exams

The module advances the following competences: cultural awareness, business mind-set, research methods, product service development, future scenario planning, sustainability and weak-signals in aviation.

Materials

• Books on the content topics   
• E-books and online articles  
• Online tutorials   
• Companies’ web portals 
• Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.  
• Exercises, tests  
• Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students.

Teaching methods and instruction

The module advances the following competences: cultural awareness, business mind-set, research methods, product service development, future scenario planning, sustainability and weak-signals in aviation.

Virtual classes
Inquiry learning  
Tutorials
Possible company visits  
Lectures and workshops   
Independent study and teamwork   

This course introduces an emerging phenomenon in the tourism industry-future space tourism. The course is divided in two parts, with the first going through the status of the current industry such as technical and ethical aspects and the second part provides insights for understanding weak signals and future scenario planning in form of sustainability. At the end of the course, students will have gained an understanding of a new framework research tool used for designing a sustainable future in the tourism industry. Much of the course is taught virtually, but there will be some contact classes at Porvoo campus.

Working life connections

Working life connections: Possible company visits and workshops.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

30% of course weight assessment: Electronic test - Unit 1 & Unit 3 (exam can be taken at any time)

20% Webinar: Participation in one webinar (3 webinar sessions will be provided during the course to join)

Internationality

Internationality: Possibility to operate with international teams and international lectures. Possible guest lecturers from international organizations and partner universities.

Completion alternatives

Course is 90% virtual and is delivered via a number of interactive learning mediums such as video, MP3, webinars and electronic articles etc..

Learning assignments

Assessment description:

1) 30% of course weight assessment: Electronic test - Unit 1 & Unit 3
2) 50% of course weight assessment: Two Written assignments from one of the four topics-Unit 2, 3) 3, 4, and 6
20% Webinar: Participation in one webinar (3 webinar sessions will be provided during the course to join)

Detailed assessment can be checked from implementation plans (including attendance requirements). The self-assessment of one's own learning does not influence the module grade. The self-assessment and students’ feedback to the module will be used for the module development. The feedback is collected in an electronic form. 

Assessment methods

Online tests
Assignments
Webinars