Human Biology - Requirements for the Minor
Students complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis.General Human Biology
The interdisciplinary minor in human biology provides an overview of the field of human biology.
Supporting Courses, 8-9 credits
- BIOLOGY 202 Principles of Biology I, 4 credits
Select one:
- BIOLOGY 203 Principles of Biology II, 4 credits
- HUM BIOL 204 Anatomy and Physiology, 5 credits
Upper-Level Courses, 12-13 credits
Choose one course from each of the following four areas:
Genetics:
- BIOLOGY 303 Genetics, 3 credits
- HUM BIOL 310 Human Genetics, 3 credits
Physiology:
- HUM BIOL 350 Principles of Exercise Physiology, 4 credits
- HUM BIOL 402 Human Physiology, 3 credits
Nutrition:
- NUT SCI 300 Human Nutrition, 3 credits
- NUT SCI 302 Nutrition and Culture, 3 credits
Evolution:
- BIOLOGY 309 Evolutionary Biology, 3 credits
- HUM BIOL 342 Human Evolution, 3 credits
Applied Human Biology
Many students majoring in biology and chemistry desire a greater exposure to the interdisciplinary applications that apply science to solving biological and medical problems. This curriculum contains several laboratory courses that fulfill this need.
Supporting Courses, 19-20 credits
- BIOLOGY 202 Principles of Biology I, 4 credits
- CHEM 211 Principles of Chemistry I, 5 credits
- CHEM 212 Principles of Chemistry II, 5 credits
- HUM BIOL 207 Laboratory Safety, 1 credit
Select one:
- BIOLOGY 203 Principles of Biology II, 4 credits
- HUM BIOL 204 Anatomy and Physiology, 5 credits
Upper-Level Courses, 15 credits
Required, 7-8 credits:
- BIOLOGY 407 Molecular Biology, 3 credits
- BIOLOGY 408 Molecular Biology Laboratory, 1 credit
OR
- CHEM 330 Biochemistry, 3 credits
- CHEM 331 Biochemistry Laboratory, 1 credit
Select one:
- BIOLOGY 346 Comparative Physiology, 3 credits
- HUM BIOL 350 Principles of Exercise Physiology, 4 credits
- HUM BIOL 402 Human Physiology, 3 credits
Electives, 7-8 credits:
Select pre-approved, upper-level courses with assistance and approval of a faculty adviser from the list of electives available on the degree audit.