Lighting Technologies in the African Context
$0.00 – $100.00
Course Description:
Lighting Technologies is a course that will broaden the knowledge of students in the latest lighting technologies for artificial lighting. The course is designed mainly to expose students to the application of lighting technologies on plant science research in a controlled environment. Students will review articles and journals on lighting technologies and conduct a practicum research. The students will apply the knowledge of light models, instrumentation, and artificial light spectrum to select an appropriate LED, fluorescent and high intensity discharge (HID) lights for a plant research.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Compare different light models and their benefits,
- Compare and contrast light models that provides better energy efficiency,
- Summarize how to measure light intensity and data entry,
- Analyze light sensor spectral response,
- Compare and contrast photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) and photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD), and light efficacy,
- Classify the importance and application of various wavebands of spectrum,
- Interpret how to determine Red: Far red ratio waveband and application,
- Classify how to measure and analyze light scan data and
- Conduct light experiment and its application to research institutions and government agencies