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BIOLOGY (BIOL)

Chair: Douglas A. Eagles (202) 687-5905
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FIRST SESSION (June 2-July 3)

Introductory Biology I
Johnson
BIOL-103-10
Lec: MTWR 9:15-11:15 a.m.
Lab: MTWR 12:00-2:15 p.m.
4 cr.; $145 lab fee

This first semester of a two-semester course focuses upon basic concepts in cellular, biochemical, genetic, and developmental biology, as well as physiology of mammalian organ systems. This course is intended to fulfill a requirement of the Biology major and/or satisfy a premedical requirement.

Integrative Environmental Physiology: Body Systems, Surviving Extremes 
Estes
BIOL-210-10
Lec: MTWR 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Lab: MTWR 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
4 cr.; $145 lab fee

Prereq: Introductory Biology I & II or permission of the Instructor.  Credits may be applied to the Biology major.  This course presents the integrated response of organ systems in mammals to environmental extremes such as heat, cold, light, atmospheric pressure, microgravity, pollution, biological rhythms, and environmental change.  Where appropriate, an evolutionary approach is used to explain long-range changes in adaptations to extreme climates.  Many classic papers in environmental physiology are reviewed. 

SECOND SESSION (July 7-August 8)

Introductory Biology II
Staff
BIOL-104-20
Lec: MTWR 9:15-11:15 a.m.
Lab: MTWR 12:00-2:15 p.m.
4 cr.; $145 lab fee

The second semester of a two-semester course emphasizes evolution, ecology, biodiversity, and plant biology. The major groups of organisms are discussed from an evolutionary perspective. This course is intended to fulfill a requirement of the Biology major and/or to satisfy a premedical requirement.

Exercise Physiology
Estes
BIOL-220-20
Lec: MTWR 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Lab: MTWR 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
4 cr.; $145 lab fee

Prereq: Introductory Biology or permission of the Instructor.  Credits may be applied to the Biology major.  Nutrition (energy intake), metabolism (energy utilization), and human performance will be examined in this course.  Physiology of main body systems that adapt to training, such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular systems will be examined in detail.  Limits of performance will be explored, as will the effect of drugs, diet, and ergogenic aids.  Laboratory assessment of body composition, exercise testing and prescription, and workout design will be covered, as will different careers in the field of Exercise Physiology.