BIOL 177: EXERCISE BIOLOGY
University of California, Riverside
4 Units, Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 005B; or consent of instructor. An introduction to exercise biology. Integrative topics include neuromuscular function and fatigue, bioenergetics, adaptation to training, cardiorespiratory responses to acute and long-term exercise, environmental physiology, exercise capacity among disparate vertebrate groups, aging, and the comparative biomechanics of exercise. Illustrates applications to human health and sports.
Average GPA: 3.28
Grade distribution records: 346 students across 3 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 96 | 27.7% |
| A | 43 | 12.4% |
| A- | 50 | 14.5% |
| B+ | 47 | 13.6% |
| B | 32 | 9.2% |
| B- | 18 | 5.2% |
| C+ | 18 | 5.2% |
| C | 8 | 2.3% |
| C- | 12 | 3.5% |
| D+ | 10 | 2.9% |
| D | 4 | 1.2% |
| D- | 1 | 0.3% |
| F | 7 | 2.0% |
Based on 346 student grade records across 3 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Tim Higham 96 students, Average GPA 2.70