Transportation Technologies - INT757

Course Equivalency

Online Only

Course Description

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 ten 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.

Major Concepts

• Module 1: Introduction to the Future of Transportation
• Module 2: Flying Cars
• Module 3: Self-driving Car Technology
• Module 4: Self-driving Cars in Society
• Module 5: Drones
• Module 6: Hyperloop
• Module 7: Jet packs
• Module 8: Supersonic jets
• Module 9: Personal Rapid Transit
• Module 10: Supercavitation

Grade Level

• 7-12

Materials

• None

Duration

• 1 semester/0.5 credit