Required of all majors to provide strong foundation for more advanced classes. Incorporated innovative technology to enhance understanding of integrated physiological systems. Muscle Physiology and Plasticity 441. Designed new course at Rice University to specifically address cardiac and skeletal muscle physiology and plasticity when these tissues are introduced to various stimuli. Stimuli include exercise, electrical stimulation, hormones, aging, injury, altitude,microgravity, heat, and pharmacological agents.
Emphasis is placed on practical application to health, disease, and performance enhancement.
Designed new syllabus and expanded on current topics regarding physiological adaptation to exercise training. Incorporated lectures regarding exercise as a means of preventative medicine. Designed laboratory procedures appropriate for exercise physiologists. Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology and Preventative Medicine 421. Advanced level study of exercise physiology.