The Psychology and Physiology of Space

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This course is an overview of the human ability to function, work and live for extended periods of time in the environments of space, and interface with the systems supporting successful space travel. An important element of the space medicine / human factors is to develop standards, requirements, and policies to guide the planning, space systems design, and operation. This function also includes the ability to perform repairs and planetary surface investigation, future prospecting, and resource utilization. (Prerequisites: SPST500 and SPST501)