Integrative Health Science Department Facilities
The Exercise Physiology Laboratory
The Integrative Health Science Laboratory is asthetically designed to enhance student's learning environment.
Our two majors are currently housed within the Wilson Athletic Center, a state-of-the-art academic building containing classrooms and laboratory space. This facility, completed in 1997, contains a progressive laboratory that is used primarily by the Anatomy and Physiology classes and Exercise Physiology classes. Aside from teaching models and skeletons, this lab is furnished with two Max-1 (Physio-Dyne) Metabolic Carts and gas analyzers, a 12-lead ECG recorder, a Cholestech cholesterol analyzer, a treadmill, two Monark cycle ergometers, two microcentrifuges, a clinical centrifuge, digital hematocrit reader, spectrophotometric equipment, computerized spirometers, water baths, pH meters, cardiovascular assessment equipment, and an area for biochemistries and a microscope. A laptop computer station enables students to perform nutritional analyses and pulmonary function. Other equipment includes dynamometers and free weights.
Hydrostatic Weigh/ Client Consultation Room
This lab space also houses within it a consultation room equipped with an underwater weigh tank, balance scales and a skin fold analysis station.
Computer Stations
The IHS laboratory has 2 stationary computer stations for student use whenever labs are not being taught. This allows students to work in the Wilson Center while waiting for classes or appointments. Additionally, the laboratory has 2 laptop computer stations for setup during labs. Anatomy and Physiology laboratory courses use a virtual dissection CD that requires computer stations during class. These computer stations are vital to class flow and function.
Biochemistry Lab Area
The Biochemistry lab area of the IHS laboratory is where all biochemical research is conducted. The Cholestech cholesterol analyzer allows for cholesterol screening for research induction. We also have two microcentrifuges, a clinical centrifuge, digital hematocrit reader for teaching students about the components of blood and how to measure a hematocrit. We also have two lactate pro analyzers for measuring lactate during research and educational opportunities. We also have 2 accu-chek compact blood glucose analyzers for quickly measuring blood glucose when appropriate in teaching or research. The Spectrophotometer, water baths, pH meters, and microscopes allow for biochemical research opportunities inside our department and in collaboration with the chemistry/biology departments. We also have a full-sized refrigerator/ freezer, glass lab-ware, blood collection materials, a hotplate, and all biohazard equipment found in any biochemistry laboratory.