BIOL 3216
Human Physiology and Adaptation to Environmental Stress
(3 Credits) 3 Lecture hours This course will address human physiological responses and adaptations to extreme and diverse environmental conditions. Using applied examples and case studies, the problems of hypoxia (high altitude), high pressure (diving and submarines), high gravitational forces (fighter pilots), microgravity (space flight), and excessive heat, cold and humidity may be examined, in addition to other topics where possible. Students will play an active role in their understanding of environmental physiology through completion of an independent research paper and presentation of a specific area of interest. Although no background preparation in physiology is required, this course will have the assessment expectations of a third year course. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for Biology 3216 and Biology 3104.