Space Medicine
Have you ever wondered what it would take for humans to travel beyond the comforts of our home planet, Earth? You are invited to join us in Space Medicine - an online experience facilitated by two recent Duke graduates in which you will learn about and engage in the most pressing medical challenges facing NASA and others advancing the future of space exploration. Space Medicine is a free, non-certificate course featuring interactive modules and weekly live discussions.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 10 hours
- Course by Duke University
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Have you ever wondered what it would take for humans to travel beyond the comforts of our home planet, Earth? You are invited to join us in Space Medicine - an online experience facilitated by two recent Duke graduates in which you will learn about and engage in the most pressing medical challenges facing NASA and others advancing the future of space exploration. Space Medicine is a free, non-certificate course featuring interactive modules and weekly live discussions. Participants will reflect on questions pertinent to the future of human health in space, such as: - How do humans respond to extreme environments? - How can engineers, doctors, and scientific researchers come together to prevent space related health issues before they occur? - If future generations of humans attempt to live in space, what challenges will they face? - Which evolutionary adaptations to living on Earth are useful to surviving a months- or years-long voyage? No prior experience in science or medicine is required, as life science concepts will be introduced as necessary. At the end of the course, you will have gained valuable experience in applying modern medicine to space-based situations, from space flight to journeying to Mars.Modules
Course Overview
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2
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2
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1
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- Meet and Greet
2
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- Welcome to Space Medicine
- Meet your Instructors
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Readings
- Course Structure
- Course Completion
Case Study: Icarus
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- Week 1 Graded Quiz
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- (Optional) Week 1 Reflection
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- Case Study: Icarus
- History: Origins of Medicine and Aerospace
- Job of a Flight Doctor
- The Harshest Space
- Astrobiology: Life Finds a Way
Case Study: What Goes Up
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1
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- Week 2 Graded Quiz
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- (Optional) Week 2 Reflection
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- Case Study: What Goes Up
- Physiology: The Fire of Life
- Pathophysiology: Hypoxia
- Physics: Solubility, Altitude and Pressure
- Engineering: Countermeasures
Case Study: Caisson Worker's Disease
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- Week 3 Graded Quiz
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- (Optional) Week 3 Reflection
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- Case Study: Caisson Worker's Disease
- Physics: Partial Pressure and Orthostatic Pressure
- Pathophysiology: Barotrauma and Decompression Sickness
- Pathophysiology: Hyperoxia
- Space Medicine: Hyperbaric Chambers and The Space Walk
- Guest: Hyperbaric Medicine at Duke with Dr. Richard Moon
- Guest: Uncovering Medical Mysteries with Dr. Rachel Lance
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- Pre-Recorded Guest Speakers: Dr. Richard Moon and Dr. Rachel Lance
Case Study: Major Stephen Del Bagno
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6
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- Week 4 Graded Quiz
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- (Optional) Week 4 Reflection
6
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- Case Study: Major Stephen Del Bagno
- Physiology: Blood Pressure
- Physics: Forces, Acceleration and G-Forces
- Pathophysiology: Shock, Orthostatic Intolerance, A-LOC and g-LOC
- Pathophysiology: Crashes, Trauma and Safety
- Guest: Extremes of Aerospace Medicine with Lt Col Patrick Falvey
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- Pre-Recorded Guest Speaker: Lt Col Patrick Falvey
Case Study: NASA Twin Study
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5
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- Week 5 Graded Quiz
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- (Optional) Week 5 Reflection
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- Case Study: NASA Twin Study
- Physics: Microgravity and Pathophysiology: Eyesight
- Pathophysiology: Bone and Muscle Atrophy in Microgravity
- Pathophysiology: Radiation
- Pathophysiology: Psychology of Isolation and Confinement
Case Study: Far from Home on Mars
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- Week 6 Graded Quiz
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- (Optional) Week 6 Reflection
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- Case Study: Far from Home on Mars
- Engineering: Designing for a Resource-Constrained Environment
- Engineering and Botany: Closed Systems and Agriculture on Mars
- Astrobiology and Ethics: Martian Diseases
- Do you have what it takes to be an Astronaut?
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Join "Space Medicine," a captivating course offered by Coursera that delves into the medical challenges of space exploration. Guided by recent Duke graduates, this free, non-certificate course features interactive modules and weekly live discussions. Over 600 minutes, explore how humans respond to extreme environments, and learn to prevent space-related health issues. Perfect for beginners in science and medicine, this foundation-level course opens doors to understanding human health in space. Subscription options include Starter and Professional plans. Ideal for anyone curious about the future of space travel and its medical implications.
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