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Measuring and Characterising Light and Lighting for Human Health

MH160025Interdisciplinary Electives4 ECTSEnglishsummer semesterTUM School of Medicine and Health
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What it is about

You learn how light is measured and described with regard to its effects on health and behavior. By the end of the module you will be able to apply photometric, colorimetric, radiometric and melanopic metrics and critically assess measurement reports.

What you will be able to do

  • Understand the relationship between light and human health
  • Recognize differences between photometry, colorimetry, radiometry and spectral measurements
  • Evaluate reports on light measurements in the scientific literature
  • Apply various measurement and dosimetry techniques
  • Implement learned methods in research projects

What the module consists of

  • Summer School (1 Woche)Intensive combination of lectures and practical workshops in Chexbres
  • Projektarbeit (Gruppenarbeit)Practical application of measurement methods during the Summer School; results presentation and final report

Teaching method

  • Literature searchPreparation and background for the project
  • LecturesIntroduction to concepts and standards
  • Practical demonstrationPractice of measurement procedures
  • Project workApplying the methods in a concrete research or analysis project
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