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The text from The Science of Science Fiction was taken from the John Moores University prospectus. Image from War of the Worlds by epilogue.net. Image of the Star Ship Voyager from Star Trek by tvacres.com
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The Science of Science Fiction
The Science of Science Fiction: is a one-module course that will allow you to learn how the concepts and ideas of science fiction relate to and influence science fact. On the completion of this course you will have an understanding of how science fiction has developed in literature and cinema, and the physical concepts and theories behind the fictional ideas.
Introduction to the History of Science Fiction Cinema andLiterature: What is Science Fiction? When did it begin to occur in literature and cinema? How have the concepts behind it changed with the advance of technology and realisation of some of the fictional ideas? How have the writings of Jules Verne, HG Wells and Arthur C. Clarke altered our concepts of science?
The Main ideas of Science Fiction and their connection with Science: How have fictional ideas of space travel influenced our current science? How do the current theories on parallel universes reflect their fictional counterparts in literature and films? What is the nature of time travel, and will it ever be possible? Which of the ideas of futuristic technology are possible and plausible within the next few years?
Matter and Energy: What is the structure of matter and how have our views of it changed over time? Does energy exist in the form of waves or particles? What is the difference between them, and how has our understanding of energy evolved? How universal are the Universal Laws'' and how do we apply them? How do we understand the properties of the Universe using electromagnetic radiation? We also investigate the importance of location and motion: Special Relativity.
The Structure of the Universe: How much of the Universe can we actually see? What is the evidence for Dark Matter? What does the Universe consist of? Is there sufficient mass in the Universe to cause it to collapse? How big is the Universe? How old is it? How can we accurately determine the size and the age of the Universe? To what extent does General Relativity sculpt the Universe around us.
Computers and Artificial Intelligence: What is the history of the Computer Revolution? How did computing start and where will it go? What is life? How is life defined? Can artificial intelligence ever match the human brain?
Extra-solar Planets and Life: How do these objects compare with expectations based on our solar system? How long is it before we expect to detect solar system analogs? What indicators can we use to detect whether these planets may support life? How are the atmospheres of these planets different from our own? Is contact with alien life ever going to be possible?
