An investigation of how human origins have defined and delimited modern human biology, placing contemporary biomedical and ecological issues within the context of our evolutionary past.

Application of mechanical principles to the study of human movement. Topics include: motion analysis techniques, anthropometrics, biological tissue tolerance, muscle force generation, static and dynamic equilibrium, work/energy and impulse/momentum as they apply to the description of motion, injury of musculoskeletal tissues and optimization of human performance.

Laboratory techniques which are central to human biology are covered, together with their underlying concepts. Human performance and function are evaluated through cellular, organic, systemic and whole person studies. The student's technical competence and conceptual understanding are emphasized.

This course consists of a series of lectures, demonstrations and tutorials designed for students desiring a knowledge of physiological concepts as they apply to human beings. The course discusses cellular physiology, neurophysiology, endocrinology, and the physiology of the following systems: cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal and respiratory with an emphasis on the regulation of function.

Interrelationships between respiratory gas exchange at whole body level and human behaviour. Exploration of basis for gas exchange. Techniques for evaluating whole body responses to various environmental loads.

Functional human anatomy and mechanical characteristics of biological tissues at the impairment and repair levels. Pathomechanics of human movement resultant from disease, abuse or trauma. Etiology, testing and correction of functional disorders with special reference to balance, posture, and gait.

An introduction to the research process as it applies in modern integrative biology. (Last semester offering Winter 1999.)

An introduction to the research process in modern integrative biology and biomedical sciences. The course explores, through lectures, tutorials and practica, the theory and practice of scientific experimentation and communication. Students will plan, develop and write a full research grant proposal as part of this course.

This is a two semester course. When you select it you will be assigned to 75-4201 in the Fall semester and 75-4202 in the Winter semester. A grade will not be assigned to 75-4201 until 75-4202 has been completed.

The central focus is a comprehensive examination of the effects of a variety of work parameters on normal human circulatory adjustments required to meet metabolic work demands. Immediate adjustments to increasing metabolic rate as well as long term levels of circulatory adaptability will be discussed. The laboratory section of the course will complement the lecture material but is also intended to provide the student with a knowledge of classical, as well as most recent techniques for cardiovascular data collection. Demonstration labs are minimal; student involvement in small group studies is stressed.

Independent literature research of an approved topic to be decided by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor.

This course introduces the methods available for reducing musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace. Topics include: biomechanical, psychphysical, physiological, and integrated approaches to performing physical demands analyses, anatomy and etiology of low back injuries and upper limb disorders, principles of redesigning tasks to reduce the risk of injury, pre-employment screening and legislated guidelines. Students apply the course material to ergonomic assessments performed in industrial environments.

The adjustments made by the physiological regulatory systems in response to common human activities will be identified and discussed. This will include an examination of limiting factors within each system.

Detailed understanding of how movement is controlled is explored at various levels of the central nervous system. Throughout, attention is to modern knowledge on neural integration in motor events, with a focus towards understanding human activity. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

The student will select a research topic and design and complete a project in an area of interest, in consultation with a faculty advisor.

The student will select a research topic and design and complete a project in an area of interest, in consultation with a faculty advisor. This is a two-semester course. When you select it you will be assigned to 75-4371 in the first semester and 75-4372 in the second semester. A grade will not be assigned to 75-4371 until 75-4372 has been completed.

The course focuses on the underlying metabolic events that occur in association with exercise. Skeletal muscle metabolism and substrate delivery are discussed with respect to the intracellular biochemical events integrated with both the endocrine and the chemical aspects of neural mechanisms.

The adaptability of human tissues in response to mechanical stress. Bio-electrical potentials in bone. Joint lubrication. Prosthetic replacement in human skeletal joints and limbs with reference to the associated mechanical design.

Exploration of the biological diversity of modern humans, beginning with the origin of our species. Human relationships to climatic, nutritional, disease and demographic variables are investigated, with an emphasis on seeking solutions for contemporary problems.

A two-semester lecture and laboratory course in human anatomy which includes a detailed study of the skeleton, upper and lower limbs, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, perineum, head, neck and central nervous system. This is a two-semester course. When you select it you will be assigned to 75-4951 in the Fall semester and 75-4952 in the Winter semester. A grade will not be assigned to 75-4951 until 75-4952 has been completed.