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Stress and Health - Period 4
STEM in Amsterdam Program
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dates: late Jan 2026 - late May 2026
Stress and Health - Period 4
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Primary Subject Area: Psychology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: P_BSTRHEA
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 84
DESCRIPTION
Overview of epidemiological studies which examine psychosocial factors and personality as risk factors for disease. The underlying physiological mechanisms will be discussed, with particular attention to the cardiovascular system, stress hormonal system and immune system. Students will use the VU-AMS cardiac monitor to obtain cardiovascular data during a day and night and analyze the data as part of the course.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.