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Programs > Courses > Electromagnetism

Electromagnetic Waves [Course 225]

This course defines electric as well as magnetic fields and studies their effects on humans and their health. It deals with the daily dangers of computers, indoors pollution, high voltage lines, stray currents and cell phones. It also deals with therapeutic equipment generating curative electromagnetic waves available on the market.

Detailed course

  • Student's guide
  • Deadline
  • Objectives
  • Teaching method and work requirements
  • 1 acknowledgement of receipt of course book
  • 2 beginning the course
  • 3 planning your work schedule
  • 4 answering the questions
  • 5 correcting your answers
  • 6 exam
  • 7 sending activities to the college
  • Useful information
  • Course Presentation
  • Bibliography
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum Representation
  • ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
  • A- Electromagnetic Fields and Electrical Appliances
  • B. Electromagnetic Fields and the Human Body
  • C. Electric and Magnetic Fields
  • D. The Electric field
  • 1. What is an electric field?
  • 2. Unit of measurement for the electric field
  • 3. Measurement examples of the electric field
  • 4. Diminishment of the electric field with distance (in V/m)
  • 5. Degrees of harmfulness related to electric fields
  • 6. Protection against electric fields
  • E. The Magnetic Field
  • 1. Influence of the current (comparison with the hydraulic system)
  • 2. Units of measurement for the magnetic field
  • 3. Examples of magnetic field measurements
  • 4. Diminishment of the magnetic field with distance (in mG)
  • 5. Degrees of hazardousness related to the magnetic field
  • 6. Protection against magnetic fields
  • F. Impact of Voltage Variation on the Electromagnetic Field
  • G. Production and Distribution of Electricity
  • Work frequencies
  • Revision
  • Activity 1
  • RESEARCH Studies Pathological aspect
  • A. Introduction
  • B. Pineal Gland and Melatonin Study
  • 1. The role of the pineal gland
  • 2. External factors that influence the pineal gland
  • 3. Effect on sleep
  • 4. Effect of melatonin on cancer
  • C. Magnetite Study
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Magnetite and electromagnetic fields
  • D. Scandinavian Statistical Studies
  • Magnetic fields and cancer in people living close to high-voltage power lines in Sweden
  • Magnetic fields and childhood cancers
  • Conclusion
  • Revision
  • Activity 2
  • FURTHER RESEARCH STUDIES
  • A. Introduction
  • B. Effects on the Eyes
  • C. Effects on Sleep
  • D. Effects on Reproduction
  • E. Hyper frequencies and Cancers
  • F. Hyper frequencies in Relation to Subject Size
  • G. Effects on Active Implants
  • Cell Phone Safety
  • International Norms
  • A. French Norms
  • B. Norms in the Ex-Soviet Union
  • C. Norms in Other Countries
  • Revision
  • Activity 3
  • Everyday Hazards - Computers
  • Introduction
  • A. How Computer Monitors Function
  • B. Computer Pollution
  • C. Effects on Our Health
  • Pollution at the workplace
  • INTRODUCTION
  • A. Pollution in Offices and Industry
  • B. Remarks Concerning Certain Types of Professions
  • C. Electric Train Pollution
  • Revision
  • Activity 4
  • Pollution in homes
  • B. Pollution in the Living Room
  • C. Pollution in Bedrooms
  • D. How Some Types of Pollution May Be Avoided
  • E. Special Cases
  • Revision
  • Activity 5
  • HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER LINES
  • A. Electromagnetic Fields Produced by High-Voltage Power Lines
  • B. The Charge of a Line
  • C. Further Effects of High-Voltage Power Lines
  • Norms
  • Revision
  • Activity 6
  • STRAY CURRENT
  • A. Sources of Stray Current
  • B. Stray Currents and Animal Health
  • Revision
  • Activity 7
  • CELL PHONES AND THEIR ANTENNAE
  • A. Introduction
  • B. Frequencies and Strengths Used by Different Phones
  • C. Units Used for High Frequencies
  • Specific Absorption Rate
  • Density and Strength
  • D. Wave Length
  • Penetration of a high-frequency wave into the body and "hot spots"
  • E. How Cell Phones Work
  • F. How Antennae Function
  • Revision
  • Activity 8
  • CURATIVE WAVES
  • A. The Origins of Electromagnetic Medicine
  • Albert Abrams and the destruction of microbes through resonance
  • Roy Rife and his magic inventions
  • Antoine Priore and the antibiotic properties of waves
  • B. Therapies Based on Magnetic Field Waves
  • 1. The Millimetric Wave Transmitter
  • 2. The Electric Crown
  • C. The Rhythm of Live Beings
  • The Russian vision of electromagnetic therapies for the future
  • C. And in the West?
  • Norman Shealy and the TENS
  • Daniel Kirsch and the MET
  • Electric stimulation of the brain - CES
  • Magnetic fields - the Pilla and Bassett method
  • Electro-acupuncture from Voll
  • Revision
  • Activity 9
  • ANSWERS
  • Exam
  • INSTRUCTIONS
  • Evaluation Questionnaire
  • ANSWER GRID FOR COURSE #225
  • Validation Form

Testimonials

"The information in this course is absolutely stimulating! There are numerous factors to consider when protecting both our clients and ourselves. This course has provided me with an insight into the small things we can all do that will indeed make a difference to our own well being and that of those around us. Thank-you!"
Janice Skoreyko
Ontario

"Interesting! I learned a lot!"
Andrea Amos Stoney
British Colombia

"This course was new to me and was a challenge. but I have learnt a lot out of it and it has opened my eyes to a lot of health hazards that surrounds us daily."
Juliette Fagan
Jamaïca

"This course was very interesting and gave me new sight on the electricity and influence on the human body."
Rumyana Peeva-Gesheva
Kuwaït

"I found this course quite challenging because I had no reference point when learning about electricity. I am glad to say through that after much review I am beginning to learn a lot more about electricity and its effects."
Faith Serwadda
Ontario

"A lot of interesting facts presented in the course. I found it hard to follow some of the physics and term at the start, but I have taken a lot from the course."
Mark Kibyuk
Newfoundland

 
 
 
Prerequisites
None
 
 
Credits
3
Hours of Study required
45 hours
 
 
Tuition Fees
276.00 $CDN
276.00 $US
240.00 €
 
 
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