SCH-23306 Health Issues in Daily Life; a Bèta-Gamma Approach
Course
Credits 6.00
| Teaching method | Contact hours |
| One day excursion | 4 |
| Lectures | 15 |
| Problem-based learning | 12 |
| Course coordinator(s) | ir. CAA Butijn |
| Lecturer(s) | ir. CAA Butijn |
| dr. ir. LPA Steenbekkers | |
| dr. ir. MW den Besten | |
| Examiner(s) | ir. CAA Butijn |
Language of instruction:
Dutch and/or English
Assumed knowledge on:
PDQ-10306 Research methods in the Life Sciences
Continuation courses:
Extended Essay; Thesis Consumer Technology and Product Use
Contents:
This course focuses on technological and societal developments in the field of consumption and product use, which can be of influence to health and well-being of individuals.
Factors in both the micro and macro surroundings of individuals in their daily life that can have a detrimental effect on health, will be studied: determinants of exposure, risk and risk perception and groups at risk. Examples of themes in this field: noise, chemical substances, hygiene, electronic smog, food.
Another field of interest will be related to physical activities: back problems, RSI and accidents.
Learning outcomes:
- to gain insight into the relation between physical surroundings and health;
- to assess the relevance of Beta-Gamma interaction in this field;
- study one specific topic thoroughly in a research project.
Activities:
Following lectures and work on research project with a group of fellow students.
Examination:
Written exam and report.
Literature:
A reader will be available at secretariat SCH.
| Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory for: | BGM | Health and Society | BSc | 5AF | |