Course syllabus

Humans in Extreme Environments
Människan i extrema miljöer

TFRC70, 7.5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED C/D
Date of Decision: 2024-04-16
Effective: 2024-09-16

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The general aim of the course is to provide basic and in-depth knowledge about the effects on human wellbeing, health and performance associated with exposure to environmental extremes, as well as related prevention and protection. The aim is related to the challenges in UN sustainable goals, particularly goal 3: good health and well-being; goal 8: decent work and economic growth; goal 13: climate action.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course provides knowledge and understanding within chosen topics related to human physiology and the influence of of the physical environment on human well-being, health and performance. The topics contain the following

The theoretical parts of the course are supplemented with a small project in a group and three laboratory exercises: 1) maximum/sub-max oxygen uptake capacity test (VO2 uptake), 2) exercise in a warm environment, 3) exercise in a cold environment.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: The examination includes participation in three laboratory exercises in groups, oral and written presentation of project work in groups, as well as an individual written exam.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0111. Name: Humans in Extreme Environments.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Participation in labs and reporting, projekt work and exam are the compulsory moments that have to be approved in order pass the course. Some other moments may be utilized to support the assessment. The module includes: Course elements: lectures project/group work (literature search) laboratory exercises/reports exam course literature OH materials website The course covers the following topics: limits of human performance, physical work capacity, endurance thermal environment (heat and cold) water exposure (cold water, diving) high altitude, space fire, low oxygen and contaminated environments clothing and personal protection survival

Admission

Admission requirements:

The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Chuansi Gao, chuansi.gao@design.lth.se
Examinator: Chuansi Gao, chuansi.gao@design.lth.se
Course administrator: Lena Leveen, lena.leveen@certec.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.design.lth.se/english/education/freestanding-courses/humans-in-extreme-environments/

Further information

If the number of course participants are less than 12 persons, then the course may be cancelled.