Courses & Units
Humans in Space CAM632
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Introduction
Aero-space medicine is a growing sub-specialty of medicine. This unit is developed in collaboration with the Australasian Society of Aero-space Medicine (ASAM) and focuses on the environmental challenges and technological adaptions for survival in space. It explores the physiological and patho-physiological responses of humans in space and applies principles of space analogue research to inform the development of solutions to long-term space travel.
Summary
| Unit name | Humans in Space |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAM632 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Doctor John Cherry |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the characteristic environmental features and challenges of space flight.
- Describe the physiological, psychological and pathophysiological responses and adaptations of humans to space flight.
- Describe and apply technological solutions to combat the threats of the space environment.
- Identify problems and synthesise solutions to optimise the delivery of healthcare to humans in space.
- Assess the psychological and physiological fitness of potential astronauts and space flight participants.
- Synthesize solutions to the unique problems of exploration class missions to optimise crew performance and survival.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study 10 hours weekly for 11 weeks; Workshop (on campus) 24 hours |
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| Assessment | Workshop Exercises (10%)|Short Answer Exercises (20%)|Essay (30%)|Written Report (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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