Using Computer-Interfaced Physiological Measurement Systems in the Biology Laboratory

 

Bonita L. Roohk and Sharron A. Clark

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 1993, Volume 14

Abstract

Students in General Biology perform two different laboratory exercises using computer-based physiological measurement systems to record data from student subjects. Using equipment from Intelitool, students measure resting and post-exercise ECGs, noting relative changes in each portion of the tracing. Then in a second exercise students measure lung volumes and capacities in resting and post-exercise subjects. Forced expiratory volumes (F.E.V.) for 1, 2, and 3 seconds are also measured. Notes for the instructor discuss problems and potential problems encountered using this equipment in a classroom setting and suggest approaches to these challenges.

Keywords:  physiology, electrocardiogram, lung volume, computer

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1992)