Courses in the Core Disciplines
Developing a deep understanding of the core disciplines in Human Biology
Courses in the core disciplines build on introductory courses and expand students' scientific understanding of the structure and function of the human body from biomolecules to organ systems. HBIO courses explore societal impacts on science, medicine, and heath.
Physiology
Structure, function, and control of human organ systems.
All courses from one of the following groups:
- Group 1 (preferred)
- PSL 310 Physiology for Pre-Health Professionals
- Group 2
- PSL 431 Human Physiology I
- PSL 432 Human Physiology II
Anatomy
Anatomical structures and morphology of the human body.
One of the following courses
- ANTR 350 Human Anatomy (preferred)
- IBIO 320 Developmental Biology
- IBIO 328 Comparative Anatomy
Organic Chemistry
Structure, synthesis, and properties of carbon containing molecules, including biomolecules found in living organisms..
All of the following:
- CEM 251 Organic Chemistry I
- CEM 252 Organic Chemistry II
- CEM 255 Organic Chemistry Lab
Biochemistry
Chemical processes that occur in living organisms, including enzymatic reactions and control of metabolic pathways.
- BMB 401 Comprehensive Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Structure and function of cells, the fundamental unit of life.
One of the following courses:
- HBIO 410 Cellular Basis of Disease (preferred)
- BLD 434 Clinical Immunology
- MMG 409 Eukaryotic Cell Biology
- MMG 413 Virology
- MMG 451 Immunology
- IBIO 425 Cells and Development (W)
Genetics
Storage, flow, and exchange of heritable information.
- IBIO 341 Fundamental Genetics
Human Biology and Society
Exploration of the biology of a disease and societal impacts on the incidence, treatment, and outcomes of the disease.
- HBIO295 Human Biology and Society
Capstone in Human Biology
Integration of critical thinking, reading, and various forms of writing on topics related to human biology and health.
- HBIO 495 Capstone in Human Biology