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Place: Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Dates: 18 July 2010 to 31 July 2010
Season: summer10
Organised by:
BEST Group
Eindhoven
University: Eindhoven University of Technology
(See University profile in BEST university centre)
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Type:
BEST Course on Technology
Fee: 45.0 euro. Convert to
Depending on the country of your university, the amount of fee
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Application until: 11 Apr 2010 at 23:00 CEST
Application deadline has passed.
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Participation requirements:
Prior knowledge required
(Be ready to meet some very important people from the business world. So it's important that you are motivated and focused enough to follow the entire program, 44 academic hours and all! Be prepared to learn from the hotshots of the big companies, so you can work hard and party even harder!? Participants need to know how to ride a bike or be willing to learn.)
Academic complexity: Intermediate [Read more]
Working time: 44
hours (estimated)
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General description
What are the effects of light on the health of a person? Can we simulate daylight at any given moment? How smart can light get?
These questions and more will be answered in the most extraordinary Summercourse of 2010, organized by Eindhoven.
'In the right light, at the right moment, everything is extraordinary' ~Aaron Rose
Be at the right place, at the right moment, in the right light and find out how extraordinary the REAL city of light is.
See you in Eindhoven
Academic information
- Fields of activity:
Applied Sciences
- Content and topics: Topics: Physics: can we understand the mystery of light? Light sources: what originates light? Like L.E.D., lasers, sun, lightbulbs. Can they adapt to their environment or the moment of the day? Perception: how does light enhance the performance of Olympic Athletes? Sensing: switching lights on when one enters the room by motion detection, adapting the color of light according to your mood. Health: how does light have an effect on the stress level of people? How does it affect your sleeping patterns? Experiment: walk around in our university light district to see the how light adapts to your movements. Each subject has a lecture part and a workshop part. The student will learn about the physics of light, the light source, the perception of light, sensing of light and the effect of light on health. The student will also participate in experiments with light.
- Learning goals and objectives: The aim of the course is to give the students good knowledge of the treated subjects and experience in lab work. After the course, the student has a better understanding of the possibilities of light technology and perception. Team work will give the student valuable experience in collaboration with international students.
- Examination type: Presentation
- Number of ECTS credits issued:
Not known yet
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Information for applicants
- Selection criteria for participants: The participants will be selected based on motivation letter and their answer to the questions.
Practical arrangements
All of these are covered by the event fee.
- Lodging during the event: Student rooms and cottage during weekend.
- Food during the event: Three meals per day, at least one hot meal.
- Transportation during the event: Bikes and bus/train.
More information
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