Biomechanics/Chemistry/Physiology

Abstract

BIOMECHANICS: Experiments using different measuring techniques are conducted (e.g. measurement of force and velocity of human movements).CHEMISTRY: Experiments relevant to human movement sciences cover a wide range of techniques, including analytical and synthetic techniques.PHYSIOLOGY: Students acquire knowledge of human function (nerv, muscle, heart, etc) by means of self-experiments.

Objective

BIOMECHANICS: … CHEMISTRY: The general aim for the students of the chemical part of the practical course (BWS) is to get familiar with simple experimental procedures in a chemical laboratory. In general, first experiences with the principal reaction behaviour of a variety of different substances will be made. The chemical characteristics of these will be elucidated by a series of quantitative experiments alongside with related qualitative analyses. In order to get an overview of classes of substances as well as some general phenomena in chemistry suitable experiments have been chosen, many of them in direct relation to human movement science. PHYSIOLOGY: The aim of the practical course in physiology is to get in touch with the fascinating world of physiology. After a brief introduction, students will be able to perform experiments on themselves and to use their scientific experimental skills.

Content

BIOMECHANICS: … CHEMISTRY: Acid base equilibria (strengths of acids and bases, pH- and pKa-values, titrations, buffer systems), qualitative analysis (simple determination of cations and anions), precipitation equilibria (gravimetry, potentiometry, conductivity), oxidation state and redox behaviour (syntheses, redox titrations), metal complexes (syntheses of complexes, ligand exchange reactions, complexometric titration). Analysis of measured values (measuring error, average value, error analysis), states of aggregation, principles of simple thermodynamics. PHYSIOLOGY: Students will investigate the functioning of nerves, muscles, heart, circulation, respiration, eye and ear at rest and/or during exercise.

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