Human Biology Learning Goals

The Human Biology Program has the following learning goals:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of human organs and organ systems
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of molecular / biochemical processes
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of cell structure, organelles and cellular processes
• Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of evolutionary forces on the human organism
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ecological context of humans
• Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of nutrients on human physiology
• Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions of exercise and human physiology
• Demonstrate an understanding of scientific processes, including inductive and deductive reasoning, formulation of hypotheses and experimental design
• Demonstrate an understanding of research methodologies and the relative value of information obtained from experiments involving observation, correlation and examination of cause/effect relationships
• Know and execute state-of-the-art laboratory techniques
• Analyze and interpret scientific information
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the ethical and social dimensions of science, as well as weaknesses / limitations and assumptions of science as practiced in the US
• Demonstrate the awareness, understanding and skills necessary to work in a diverse world