Light for Health and Well-being 6 Credits
Course Contents
This course is an introduction to the topic of 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 for an environment that satisfies human health and well-being.This course contains 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 completed courses 60 credits in first cycle, including Basics in Light Source and Luminaire Proficiency (or the equivalent).Level of Education: Undergraduate
Course code/Ladok code: TLVN12
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering
Previous and ongoing course occasions
Type of course
Program
Study type
Campus
Semester
Spring
2023:
Jan 16
-
Mar 26
Rate of Study
100%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Course coordinator
Myriam Aries
Examiner
Myriam Aries
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
15000kr
Application code
HJ-T3133