Light And Health

LGHT-4870

This course will explore the effects of light and lighting on people’s physical and psychological health and well-being. Lectures will focus on the physiology of the visual and circadian systems, the relationship between lighting and visual performance and circadian photobiology, including the relationship between lighting and Alzheimer’s disease, sleep disorder, alertness, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and breast cancer. The course will conclude with a research project studying the interaction of light and human health in the built environment. Students will learn to apply their newly acquired knowledge of the health effects of light to lighting design and application.

4 credits
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Light And Health (4c)
  • John D. Bullough
  • Daniel C. Frering
Seats Taken: 1/20
2020
Light And Health (4c)
  • Mariana G. Figueiro
Seats Taken: 3/20
2019
Light And Health (4c)
  • Mariana G. Figueiro
Seats Taken: 8/12
2018
Light And Health (4c)
  • Mariana G. Figueiro
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