A study of the chemistry of life processes, including classes of biomolecules, enzymes and intermediary metabolism. A study of behavior of chemical systems, emphasizing classical thermodynamics and bonding theory. A study of the theory and practice of gravimetric and volumetric analysis, including potentiometric and spectrophotometric methods. Laboratory Management A study of the techniques and skills of laboratory practice and management, including organization and maintenance of supplies, collection and disposal of hazardous substances, setting up laboratory experiments, supervising students in a laboratory situation and evaluating laboratory reports. May be repeated with change of topic.
Students investigate a problem through combined library and laboratory work.
8 s.h. limit toward graduation requirements. HPE 210 Care and Prevention of Injuries Bandaging, massage and other specialized mechanical aids for the prevention of injuries. HPE 215 Moral Reasoning and Sports Ethics Current ethical issues in sport, such as performance-enhancing drugs, cheating, discrimination, and social issues. In addition, students will use problem solving to approach current ethical problems in physical education and sport. HPE 217 Science of Coaching Physiological adjustments of major organs and systems to exercise and theories and principles for improving athletic performance.