Human Biology - Requirements for the Major

Areas of Emphasis

Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis.

General Human Biology

Supporting Courses, 28-34 credits

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Upper-Level Courses, 30-31 credits

Select one course from three of the following four areas, 9-10 credits:

Genetics:

Physiology:

Nutrition:

Evolution:

General Emphasis Electives: 21 credits

Select pre-approved, upper-level courses with assistance and approval of a faculty adviser from those electives available on the degree audit. Three laboratory courses from the pre-approved list must be taken at the upper level.

Health Science

Supporting Courses, 42-47 credits

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Upper-Level Courses, 30-31 credits

Select three courses, 9 credits:

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Required, 12 credits:

Select one course, 3-4 credits:

Health Science Electives: 6 credits

Select pre-approved, upper-level courses for this emphasis with assistance and approval of a faculty adviser from those electives available on the degree audit. Two laboratory courses from the pre-approved list must be taken at the upper level.

Exercise Science

Supporting Courses, 32-37 credits

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Upper-Level Courses, 30 credits

Required, 17 credits:

Select one course, 3 credits:

Exercise Science Electives: 10 credits

Select pre-approved, upper-level courses for this emphasis with assistance and approval of a faculty adviser from those electives available on the degree audit. One laboratory course from the pre-approved list must be taken at the upper level.

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

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Upper-Level Courses, 47 credits

Select one course from three of the following four areas, 9 credits:

Genetics:

Physiology:

Nutrition:

Evolution:

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 and submitted via change form to the Registrar's Office.

Cytotechnology Internship, 32 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

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Upper-Level Courses, 45-46 credits

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