Estimated syllabus for BIPN 108, Winter Quarter, 2008

Lecture	Date	Topic	Reading in M,K&K, 6th ed
1	Jan. 8	Introduction; what characterizes a scientific approach to exercise?
		Section: Energy to power exercise
2	10	What you eat and drink	pp. 3, 8-44, 75-80
3	15	Energy transformation and metabolism 1	pp. 114-119, 138-162
4	17	Energy transformation and metabolism 2	pp. 165-181
5	22	Energy use during exercise	pp. 196-228
6	24	Eating to optimize performance	pp. 82-107
7	29	What about drugs and supplements?	pp. 556-610
	Jan. 31	First midterm--we'll be available to answer your study questions during the lecture time on this day
		Section: Physiological systems during exercise and training
8	5	Respiration -- how it works	pp. 260-272, 278-292
9	7	Respiration in exercise	pp. 294-310
10	12	The cardiovascular system -- how it works	pp. 314-350
11	14	The cardiovascular system in exercise	pp. 352-363
12	19	Nerves and muscles -- how they work	pp. 366-384, 386-389
13	21	Nerves and muscles in exercise	pp. 402-410,
14	26	Endocrine function and exercise	pp. 436-462
	Feb. 28	Second midterm--we'll be available to answer your study questions during the lecture time on this day
		Section: Applying physiology for effective performance
15	4	Training for aerobic and anaerobic activities	pp. 470-501
16	6	More on aerobic vs. anaerobic training	----
17	11	Training for strength	pp. 510-533, 540-548
18	13	Special circumstances (temperature, humidity, or altitude)	pp. 618-634, 638-658

Final exam is scheduled on Thursday, March 20, 8 to 11 a.m.