USC Schedule of Classes

Foundations of the human species. Examination of scientific evidence from Darwinian theory, primate behavior, fossils, and the behavior of modern people. Laboratory. Duplicates credit in former ANTH 200Lg.

Fundamental knowledge of proper nutrition for optimal health performance. Concepts of weight loss, gain; understanding of cardiorespiratory functioning. Laboratory experiments; body composition evaluation, energy metabolism. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 202L.

Principles and theories related to exercise prescription;programs of weight-training, circuit-training, aerobics,flexibility, high and low-intensity training guidelines;safeguards and effectiveness. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 203L.

The physiological and nutritional basis of human performance. Factors that facilitate and limit athletic achievement. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Not available for major credit. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 205Lxg.

Evaluation of drugs, nutritional supplements, and ergogenic aids that are purported to enhance human athletic performance to promote weight and fat loss. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 250.

The roles of biology, culture, and the environment in shaping human society, integrating evolutionary biology and cultural theory. Duplicates credit in former ANTH 300.

Major organ systems; functional implications of their relationships; gross and microscopic examination with an emphasis on practical skills in recognizing, dissecting, and differentiating anatomical structures. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 301L.

Behavior and ecology of living nonhuman primates, with an emphasis on field studies of apes and monkeys. Topics include aggression, communication, reproduction, and cognition. Recommended preparation: HBIO 200Lg. (Duplicates credit in former ANTH 306.)

Examination of the individual in a social environment related to sport and physical activity; personality, motivation, attitude, and group behavior viewed in physical activity contexts. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 310.

Theories and principles of regulation of vitamin/mineral metabolism as it relates to homeostasis of organ systems. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisites: HBIO 302L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 350.

Terminology, structure and function of muscle, bone and endocrine systems; effects of exercise and training on those systems. Prerequisite: BISC 220L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 401.

Historical and theoretical approaches to major issues in the field of human evolutionary biology. Capstone course in which students will undertake an original independent research project. Prerequisite: HBIO 200Lg.

Regulation of metabolic pathways and endocrinology in health and metabolic diseases. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisites: HBIO 302L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 406L.

Examination of the etiology, prevention, and treatment of metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus and obesity that are major threats to public health. Prerequisite: BISC 220Lg. (Duplicates credit in former EXSC 409)

The physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, musculoskeletal, digestive, endocrine, and nervous systems in humans, with application to human health and pathology. Prerequisite: BISC 220. (Duplicates credit in former EXSC 405)

Application of scientific principles to evaluating and rehabilitating athletic injuries. Prerequisites: HBIO 301L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 442L.

Practical laboratory experience in basic and applied exercise physiology, biochemistry, and/or biomechanics. Emphasizing development of laboratory techniques. Prerequisites: HBIO 203, HBIO 301, HBIO 302, HBIO 320. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 491.