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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2023
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COLL 119 001 (CRN: 24306)
SPACE MEDICINE
Long Title: SPACE MEDICINE: THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHY, AND HOW (DUNCAN)
Department: College Courses
Instructor: Mathew, Nathanael
Meeting: 7:00PM - 7:50PM T (9-JAN-2023 - 21-APR-2023)
Part of Term: Full Term - No WL Purge
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 14
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 29-APR-2024 1:26PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
2-MAY-2023
9:00AM - 12:00PM T
Description: Over fifty years ago, humankind first set foot on the lunar surface, vindicating the work of many and inspiring the future work of many more. Space exploration, indeed, has changed since then. As plans materialize for humans to return to the moon as well as, eventually, go to Mars, the need for better and better preparation becomes even more paramount. This is especially true in the case of space medicine. From the way your blood flows to the way your eye sees, the space environment has a significant impact on the human body. Understanding these effects is crucial for future human spaceflight endeavors and has many connections to the practice of medicine here on Earth. By the end of this course, students will be able to answer the question: how does space affect the body and why is it relevant to medicine today? The course will consist of weekly classes with lectures, discussions, activities, and guest lectures. Students will be required to complete worksheets, progress checks, and a final project. All majors are welcome and no STEM background is needed.