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How to Survive in Space

5h 51m 19s
English
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How to Survive in Space is a 12-lesson 5 hours 51 minutes self-paced course by Ronke Olabisi, Wondrium (The Great Courses). From launch to landing, spaceflight is a horror show of hazards.

Course facts

Lessons
12
Duration
5 hours 51 minutes
Level
All levels
Language
English
Updated
Instructor
Ronke Olabisi, Wondrium (The Great Courses)
Price
Premium

From launch to landing, spaceflight is a horror show of hazards. Discover how to overcome them, with the help of a biomedical/aerospace engineer.

Taught by veteran biomedical space researcher Dr. Ronke Olabisi of the University of California, Irvine, this 12-lecture course focuses on the many hazards of spaceflight and how astronauts deal with them. From launch to landing, from spacewalks to sponge baths, these lectures provide an in-depth look at living and working in a truly alien environment. Learn how it takes more than the “right stuff” to survive in space.

Who teaches How to Survive in Space?

Ronke Olabisi

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Ronke Olabisi is a US biomedical engineer (Stanford School of Medicine alumna) whose teaching material on space science and human survival in space environments has been published as on-demand video courses for general adult audiences.

Her CourseFlix listing carries How to Survive in Space — a structured walkthrough of the physiological, psychological, and engineering challenges of human spaceflight, drawn from current space-medicine and space-engineering research.

Material is paid and aimed at general adult learners interested in space science. The course sits in the broader Non-Tech catalog on CourseFlix as a general-interest reference rather than as a software-engineering track.

Wondrium (The Great Courses)

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Wondrium (formerly The Great Courses Plus and originally The Great Courses) is a US online education platform that has been publishing university-level video lecture series since 1990. The platform's distinctive contribution is the depth and production quality of its courses — each is taught by a tenured university professor with the production values of a documentary series, not a YouTube tutorial.

The catalog covers academic disciplines rather than technical-skill training: history, philosophy, science, mathematics, literature, music theory, religion, economics. Material is taught by faculty from Stanford, Yale, Princeton, the University of Chicago, MIT, and similar institutions. Wondrium is typically used by intellectually-curious adult learners filling in the liberal-arts side of their education.

The CourseFlix listing under this source carries over 19 Wondrium / Great Courses titles spanning that range — sitting in the broader CourseFlix catalog as general-interest reference rather than as a software-engineering track. Material is paid; Wondrium itself runs on a monthly / annual subscription on the original platform.

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All Course Lessons (12)
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1 How tu survive launch Demo
30:02
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2 How to survive short-term weightlessness
29:56
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3 How to survive long-term weightlessness
24:27
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4 How to survive microbes in space
29:27
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5 How to survive in a space suit
26:20
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6 How to survive in a vacuum
24:06
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7 How to survive extreme temperatures
29:12
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8 How to survive space food
29:14
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9 How to survive extreme confinement
33:32
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10 How to survive space radiation
30:50
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11 How to survive a medical emergency in space
34:11
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12 How to survive touchdown
30:02
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in this course?
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is designed to be accessible to anyone with an interest in spaceflight and the challenges associated with it. However, a basic understanding of biology and physics may enhance the learning experience, as the course covers topics related to biomedical engineering and the physical conditions of space.
What kind of projects or exercises does the course include?
The course does not include hands-on projects or exercises. Instead, it offers a detailed exploration of various challenges faced in spaceflight, such as surviving extreme temperatures and space radiation. Each lecture focuses on a specific aspect of space survival, providing theoretical insights rather than practical exercises.
Who is the intended audience for this course?
The course is intended for anyone interested in the science of space survival, especially those curious about the biomedical and engineering challenges of spaceflight. It is suitable for space enthusiasts, students considering a career in aerospace or biomedical engineering, and professionals looking to expand their knowledge in these fields.
How does the depth of this course compare to other courses on space survival?
This course provides a focused look at the hazards of spaceflight, with each of its 12 lectures dedicated to a specific challenge, such as surviving weightlessness and space radiation. While it offers an in-depth examination of these topics, it may not cover every aspect of space survival that might be found in more comprehensive programs, particularly those with practical components.
What specific tools or platforms are covered in this course?
The course does not focus on specific tools or platforms but rather on the environmental and physiological challenges of space travel. Topics include surviving in a space suit and dealing with space radiation, emphasizing the theoretical and practical approaches astronauts use to overcome these challenges.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not cover the engineering and technical aspects of spacecraft design or operation. It focuses on the human-centric challenges of spaceflight, such as weightlessness and space confinement, rather than the technological intricacies of space missions or spacecraft construction.
How much time should I expect to commit to this course?
The course consists of 12 lectures. While the total runtime is listed as 00:00:00, which may be an error, students should plan to dedicate time to watch each lecture and reflect on the material. The time commitment will depend on the length of each lecture, but a reasonable expectation would be a few hours per week to fully engage with the content.