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Aerospace medicine 801


 
Module code LRG 801
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Health Sciences
Module content

The purpose of this module is to teach the fundamental aspects of aerospace medicine
Topics addressed in this module include:
The atmosphere of the earth and other planets in the solar system; cardiovascular and respiratory physiology; hypoxia and hyperventilation; oxygen equipment, pressure clothing and spacesuits; spacecraft and aircraft cabin pressure, pressure change and it’s biological effects; subatmospheric decompression sickness; effects of acceleration; head injury and protection; thermal stress; noise and vibration; physiology of sleep and wakefulness; optics and vision; spatial orientation in flight; cosmic radiation; physiological effects of microgravity.
Module credits 25.00
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Division of Aerospace Medicine
Period of presentation Year
The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

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