Light for Health and Well-being 7.5 credits
Course Contents
This course is an introduction to *Light and Health*. It provides information to understand the various functions of the human body affected by light, as well as several ways light can be used to support human health and well-being. In addition, the course provides insight into how scientific and applied methods can be used to design and study lighting in environments that support human health and well-being.
The course includes the following elements:
- Human factors in lighting
- Visual discomfort and prevention methods
- Execution and analysis of scientific experiments
- Application of results of (ongoing) light and health research in a lighting design project
Prerequisites
General entry requirements and taken courses 60 credits in first cycle, including Basics in Light Source and Luminaire Proficiency (or the equivalent).
Level of Education: Bachelor
Coursecode/Ladok code: TLVN17
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Type of course | Programme instance course |
| Study type | Normal teaching |
| Semester | Spring 2027 |
| Study period |
week 12 - week 22
|
| Rate of study | 50% |
| Language | English |
| Location | Jönköping |
| Time | Day-time |
| Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students | 21375 SEK |
| Syllabus (PDF) | |
| Application code | HJ-T1020 |