Lightcap 2: Basics of light and its effects on humans
Master the fundamentals of light's impact on human physiology, cognition, and sleep through scientific measurement and analysis.
Master the fundamentals of light's impact on human physiology, cognition, and sleep through scientific measurement and analysis.
This comprehensive course explores the physical properties of light and its effects on human biology and psychology. Students learn about light measurement, human visual processing, psychophysiological responses, and the relationship between light and sleep. The course combines physics, psychology, and chronobiology to provide a thorough understanding of light's impact on human functioning.
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What you'll learn
Understand light measurement and standards
Analyze human visual processing mechanisms
Evaluate cognitive and alertness responses
Interpret EEG data in light research
Assess light's impact on sleep patterns
Measure psychophysiological responses to light
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This course includes:
6 Hours PreRecorded video
8 assignments
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There are 9 modules in this course
The course provides a thorough understanding of light's effects on humans through nine comprehensive modules. Topics range from basic light physics to advanced concepts in chronobiology and sleep science. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical measurement techniques and data analysis.
Introduction
Module 1 · 33 Minutes to complete
Chapter 1 - How do you perform under light? Are you paying attention?
Module 2 · 39 Minutes to complete
Chapter 2 - What is light, and how can we measure it?
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Chapter 3 - Light and Human Eyes
Module 4 · 54 Minutes to complete
Chapter 4 - The body might respond to light, even if we don't notice it
Module 5 · 53 Minutes to complete
Chapter 5 - Introduction to EEG as a method of measuring cognition and alertness
Module 6 · 47 Minutes to complete
Chapter 6 - Application of EEG in light research
Module 7 · 32 Minutes to complete
Chapter 7 - What's sleep got to do with it? The link between light and sleep health
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Chapter 8 - The link between light and sleep health
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Light and Environmental Psychology
Professor Yvonne de Kort is a full professor of environmental psychology at Eindhoven University of Technology, where she leads research within the Human-Technology Interaction group and serves as vice dean of the Department of Industrial Design. Her work focuses on understanding how environmental factors, particularly lighting, influence human behavior and well-being. With a strong emphasis on the contextual nature of human interactions with technology, Professor de Kort explores the interplay between physical environments and psychological responses, contributing valuable insights into design practices that enhance user experience. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary projects and has taught multiple online courses, sharing her expertise on the effects of light in various settings. Through her research and teaching, Yvonne de Kort plays a pivotal role in advancing the field of environmental psychology, particularly in relation to how lighting can be optimized to improve both functionality and comfort in everyday environments.
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