MAMF35F

Temporary

Human in Extreme Environments

7.5

Course given jointly for second and third cycle

7324 (Department of Design Sciences / Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology)

2019-11-13

Åsa Håkansson

English

Every spring semester

Provide knowledge about the effects environmental extremes on human wellbeing, physiology, health and performance, and related prevention and protection.

The course provides knowledge and understanding within chosen topics related to human physiology and the influence of the physical environment on human well-being, health and performance. The topics contain the following
• Introduction to exposure to extreme environments, and limits of human capacity
• Physical work capacity and human performance
• Human heat balance and heat exchange with the environment
• Hot environment
• Cold environment
• Exposure to fire and toxic environment
• Cold water and diving
• High altitude and hypoxic environment
• Space environment
• Survival
• Preventive and protective measures
• Methods for risk assessment and simulation
• International standards

be able to describe the risks associated with human exposure to extreme environments in working life, outdoor life, adventure tourism and extreme sports
be able to describe the effects of the physical environment on health, work capacity, comfort and performance
be able to describe the human physical capacities and limitations to adapt to extreme environments, e.g. heat, cold, cold water, fire, high altitude, space

can use different assessment methods, criteria and show ability to choose strategies to reduce or eliminate the effects, e.g. through prevention, choice of protective equipment
can use simulation models to describe the interaction between human and the environment, to evaluate the effects and provide advice on protection
can apply measurement relevant methods for the assessment of the extreme environment effects on human

independently and critically interpret scientific literature and its relevance in the subject area
reflect on his/her personal development and the need of further knowledge in the subject area
be able to assess risks in the extreme environments and recommend protection

Lectures

Laboratory exercises

Project

The lectures include lectures and guest lectures. The supervision is given via a net-based educational platform. The theoretical part of the course is complemented by group mini project work and three laboratory exercises: 1) aerobic capacity (VO2) test, 2) exercise in a hot environment, 3) exercise in a cold environment.
Attendance is compulsory for the lectures, guest lectures, group works and laboratory exercises.

Written exam

Written report

Written assignments

Seminars given by participants

Examination includes group reports of laboratory exercises, group mini project report and presentation, and written examination.
The examination, after consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Failed, pass

The course is available to doctoral students associated with the doctoral education subjects Work Environment/Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology. The admission of other doctoral students e.g. in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Health Sciences, Sports Sciences is subject to availability of places.

 

Prevent: Personlig skyddsutrustning. Prevent, Stockholm, Sverige, 2008, ISBN: 978-91-7365-027-4. ---
Holmér, I.: Human performance in extreme environments. Kompendium, Lund University. 2009. Compendium. ---
Åstrand, P-O., Rohdahl, K., Dahl, H., Strömme, S.: Textbook of work physiology: Physiological bases of exercise. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2003, ISBN: 0-7360-0140-9. Recommended complementary reading. ---
Auerbach P.S.: Wilderness medicine. Mosby, Elsevier, 2007, ISBN: 978-0-323-03228-5. Recommended complementary reading. ---
Gunga H.-C.: Human Physiology in Extreme Environments. Elsevier, 2015, ISBN: 978-0-12-386947-0. Recommended complementary reading. ---
Selection of published articles. Selected scientific papers on specific lecture topics.

MAMF35F

2022-08-29

Åsa Håkansson