Human Biology - Requirements for the Major
Human Biology Program | Human Biology Minor Requirements | Course Descriptions
Areas of Emphasis
Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis.
General Human Biology
Supporting Courses, 28 credits minimum
- BIOLOGY 202 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes, 4 credits
- CHEM 211 Principles of Chemistry I, 5 credits
- CHEM 212 Principles of Chemistry II, 5 credits
- ENG COMP 105 Expository Writing, 3 credits (waived for students with an ACT English score of 32 or higher)
- MATH 260 Introductory Statistics, 4 credits
Select one:
- BIOLOGY 203 Principles of Biology: Organisms, Ecology and Evolution, 4 credits
- HUM BIOL 204 Anatomy and Physiology, 5 credits
Select one:
- Oral communication (COMM 133 Fundamentals of Public Address)
- Literature (e.g., ENGLISH 104 Introduction to Literature)
- Non-English language (one year at the college level)
Upper-Level Courses, 30-31 credits
Select one course from three of the following four areas, 9-10 credits:
Genetics:
- BIOLOGY 303 Genetics, 3 credits
- HUM BIOL 310 Human Genetics, 3 credits
Physiology:
- HUM BIOL 350 Exercise Physiology, 4 credits
- HUM BIOL 402 Human Physiology, 3 credits
Nutrition:
- NUT SCI 300 Human Nutrition, 3 credits
- NUT SCI 302 Ethnic Influences on Nutrition, 3 credits
Evolution:
- BIOLOGY 309 Evolutionary Biology, 3 credits
- HUM BIOL 342 Human Evolution, 3 credits
General Emphasis Electives: 21 credits
Select pre-approved, upper-level courses with assistance and approval of a faculty adviser. Three laboratory courses from the pre-approved list must be taken at the upper level. For a list of pre-approved, upper-level courses (including laboratories), see http://www.uwgb.edu/humbio/program/Majors.htm.
Health Science
Supporting Courses, 42 credits minimum
It is highly recommended that as freshmen, pre-medical and pre-dental students take BIOLOGY I and II and CHEM I and II and consult an adviser.
- BIOLOGY 202 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes, 4 credits
- BIOLOGY 203 Principles of Biology: Organisms, Ecology and Evolution, 4 credits
- CHEM 211 Principles of Chemistry I, 5 credits
- CHEM 212 Principles of Chemistry II, 5 credits
- ENG COMP 105 Expository Writing, 3 credits (waived for students with an ACT English score of 32 or higher)
- MATH 260 Introductory Statistics, 4 credits
Select one:
- MATH 104 Elementary Functions: Algebra and Trigonometry, 4 credits
- MATH 202 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, 4 credits
- MATH 203 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II, 4 credits
(MATH 202, 203 may be required for medical/ graduate school admission)
Select:
- PHYSICS 103 Fundamentals of Physics I, 5 credits
- PHYSICS 104 Fundamentals of Physics II, 5 credits
or
- PHYSICS 201 Principles of Physics I, 5 credits
- PHYSICS 202 Principles of Physics II, 5 credits
Select one:
- Oral communication (COMM 133 Fundamentals of Public Address)
- Literature (e.g., ENGLISH 104 Introduction to Literature)
- Non-English language (one year at the college level)
Upper-Level Courses, 30-31 credits
Select three courses, 9 credits:
- BIOLOGY 303 Genetics, 3 credits
- HUM BIOL 402 Human Physiology, 3 credits
- NUT SCI 300 Human Nutrition, 3 credits
- BIOLOGY 309 Evolutionary Biology, 3 credits
or HUM BIOL 342 Human Evolution, 3 credits
Required, 12 credits:
- BIOLOGY 302 Principles of Microbiology, 4 credits
- CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry I, 3 credits
- CHEM 303 Organic Chemistry II, 3 credits
- CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I, 1 credit
- CHEM 305 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II, 1 credit
Select one course, 3-4 credits:
- CHEM 311 Analytical Chemistry, 4 credits
- CHEM 330 Biochemistry, 3 credits
Health Science Electives: 6 credits
Select pre-approved, upper-level courses for this emphasis with assistance and approval of a faculty adviser. Two laboratory courses from the pre-approved list must be taken at the upper level. For a list of pre-approved, upper-level courses (including laboratories), see http://www.uwgb.edu/humbio/program/Majors.htm.
Exercise Science
Supporting Courses, 32 credits minimum
- BIOLOGY 202 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes, 4 credits
- CHEM 211 Principles of Chemistry I, 5 credits
- CHEM 212 Principles of Chemistry II, 5 credits
- ENG COMP 105 Expository Writing, 3 credits (waived for students with an ACT English score of 32 or higher)
- HUM BIOL 204 Anatomy and Physiology, 5 credits
- MATH 260 Introductory Statistics, 4 credits
- PHY ED 116 First Aid and Emergency Care Procedures, 3 credits (current First Aid and CPR certification may waive this course; see faculty adviser)
Select one:
- Oral communication (COMM 133 Fundamentals of Public Address)
- Literature (e.g., ENGLISH 104 Introduction to Literature)
- Non-English language (one year at the college level)
Upper-Level Courses, 30 credits
Required, 17 credits:
- HUM BIOL 333 Principles of Sports Physiology, 3 credits
- HUM BIOL 350 Exercise Physiology, 4 credits
- HUM BIOL 351 Kinesiology, 4 credits
- NUT SCI 300 Human Nutrition, 3 credits
- PHY ED 406 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries, 3 credits
Select one course, 3 credits:
- BIOLOGY 303 Genetics, 3 credits
- BIOLOGY 309 Evolutionary Biology, 3 credits
- HUM BIOL 310 Human Genetics, 3 credits
- HUM BIOL 342 Human Evolution, 3 credits
Exercise Science Electives: 10 credits
Select pre-approved, upper-level courses for this emphasis with assistance and approval of a faculty adviser. One laboratory course from the pre-approved list must be taken at the upper level. For a list of pre-approved, upper-level courses (including laboratories), see http://www.uwgb.edu/humbio/program/Majors.htm.
Cytotechnology
UW-Green Bay is affiliated with three schools of cytotechnology: the Mayo Clinic, the Marshfield Clinic, and UW-Madison. Students complete 92 credits at UW-Green Bay, including all general education requirements, and then take an 11-month, 32-credit clinical internship at one of the cooperating institutions. After completion of the internship, students will graduate with a degree in human biology and be eligible for professional certification.
Supporting Courses, 32 credits
- BIOLOGY 202 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes, 4 credits
- BIOLOGY 203 Principles of Biology: Organisms, Ecology and Evolution, 4 credits
- CHEM 211 Principles of Chemistry I, 5 credits
- CHEM 212 Principles of Chemistry II, 5 credits
- ENG COMP 105 Expository Writing, 3 credits (waived for students with an ACT English score of 32 or higher)
- ENGLISH 104 Introduction to Literature, 3 credits
- MATH 104 Elementary Functions: Algebra and Trigonometry, 4 credits
- MATH 260 Introductory Statistics, 4 credits
Upper-Level Courses, 47 credits
Select one course from three of the following four areas, 9 credits:
Genetics:
- BIOLOGY 303 Genetics, 3 credits
- HUM BIOL 310 Human Genetics, 3 credits
Physiology:
- HUM BIOL 402 Human Physiology, 3 credits
Nutrition:
- NUT SCI 300 Human Nutrition, 3 credits
- NUT SCI 302 Ethnic Influences on Nutrition, 3 credits
Evolution:
- BIOLOGY 309 Evolutionary Biology, 3 credits
- HUM BIOL 342 Human Evolution, 3 credits
Cytotechnology Electives, 6 credits:
Additional upper-level courses in human biology, biology and chemistry will depend upon the student’s choice of clinical facility. These courses should be selected with the help of a faculty adviser. Recommended courses are below.
- Biology 302 Principles of Microbiology, 4 credits
- Biology 304 Genetics Laboratory, 1 credit
- Biology 307 Cell Biology, 4 credits
- Biology 402 Advanced Microbiology, 4 credits
- Biology 407 Molecular Biology, 3 credits
- Biology 408 Molecular Biology Laboratory, 1 credit
- Biology 410 Developmental Biology, 4 credits
- Hum Biol 306 Histology, 2 credits
- Hum Biol 403 Human Physiology Laboratory, 2 credits
- Hum Biol 422 Immunology, 3 credits
- Hum Biol 423 Immunology Lab, 1 credit
Cytotechnology Internship, 32 credits:
- HUM BIOL 497 Internship, 1-16 credits
Some students choose to pursue clinical training after graduation from UW-Green Bay. In that case, additional upper-level elective credits are required. Consult an adviser.
Nutritional Sciences/Dietetics
Supporting Courses, 35-40 credits
- BIOLOGY 202 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes, 4 credits
- COMM 133 Fundamentals of Public Address, 3 credits
- ENG COMP 105 Expository Writing, 3 credits (waived for students with an ACT English score of 32 or higher)
- HUM BIOL 204 Anatomy and Physiology, 5 credits
- NUT SCI 201 Survey of Nutrition Related Professions, 1 credit
- NUT SCI 212 Science of Food Preparation, 4 credits
Select one:
- ECON 202 Macro Economic Analysis, 3 credits
- ECON 203 Micro Economic Analysis, 3 credits
Select one:
- COMM SCI 205 Social Science Statistics, 4 credits
- MATH 260 Introductory Statistics, 4 credits
Select one:
- HUM DEV 210 Introduction to Human Development, 3 credits
- PSYCH 102 Introduction to Psychology, 3 credits
Select:
- CHEM 108 General Chemistry, 5 credits
OR
- CHEM 211 Principles of Chemistry I, 5 credits
- CHEM 212 Principles of Chemistry II, 5 credits
Upper-Level Courses, 45-46 credits
- BIOLOGY 302 Principles of Microbiology, 4 credits
- CHEM 300 Bio-organic Chemistry, 3 credits
- CHEM 301 Bio-organic Chemistry Laboratory, 1 credit
- NUT SCI 300 Human Nutrition, 3 credits
- NUT SCI 312 Quantity Food Production and Service, 4 credits
- NUT SCI 350 Life Cycle Nutrition, 3 credits
- NUT SCI 402 Management in Dietetic Practice, 3 credits
- NUT SCI 421 Community Nutrition, 4 credits
- NUT SCI 427 Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism, 3 credits
- NUT SCI 485 Medical Nutrition Therapy I, 3 credits
- NUT SCI 486 Medical Nutrition Therapy II, 3 credits
- NUT SCI 487 Nutritional Science Seminar, 1 credit
Select one:
- BIOLOGY 303 Genetics, 3 credits
- HUM BIOL 310 Human Genetics, 3 credits
Select one:
- HUM BIOL 350 Exercise Physiology, 4 credits
- HUM BIOL 402 Human Physiology, 3 credits
Select one:
- NUT SCI 327 Nutritional Biochemistry, 4 credits
- CHEM 330/331 Biochemistry and Laboratory, 4 credits