Introductory Courses
Developing a foundational understanding of science and math
Introductory courses provide foundational skills and knowledge needed for further studies in Human Biology. Many of these courses serve as prerequisites for more advanced courses.
Math and Statistics
Math and statistics are essential in biomedical and health sciences for planning investigations
and analyzing data, modeling disease incidence, and assessing health care outcomes.
One course from each group (1 and 2). Preferred courses are underlined and italicized.
- Group 1
- MTH 124 Survey of Calculus I
- MTH 132 Calculus I
- MTH 152H Honors Calculus I
- Group 2
- STT 231 Statistics for Scientists
- STT 201 Statistical Methods
- STT 421 Statistics I
- MTH 126 Survey of Calculus II
- MTH 133 Calculus II
- MTH 153H Honors Calculus II
General Chemistry
Organelles, cells, organisms, and ecosystems, are all examples of chemical systems. They rely on the chemical properties and reactions of atoms and molecules to function.
All courses from one of the following groups. Preferred courses are underlined and italicized.
- Group 1
- CEM 141 General Chemistry
- CEM 142 General & Inorganic Chemistry
- CEM 161 Chemistry Lab I
- CEM 162 Chemistry Lab II
- Group 2
- CEM 151 Principles of Chemistry I
- CEM 152 Principles of Chemistry II
- CEM 161 Chemistry Lab I
- CEM 162 Chemistry Lab II
- Group 3
- CEM 181H Honors Chemistry I
- CEM 182H Honors Chemistry II
- CEM 185H Honors Chemistry Lab I
Biological Sciences
Courses move from biological molecules to ecosystems while exploring core ideas like structure-function, flow of genetic information, and evolution. The courses provide a foundation for continued studies in biology.
All courses from one of the following groups. Preferred courses are underlined and italicized.
- Group 1
- BS 161 Cell and Molecular Biology
- BS 162 Organismal and Population Biology
- BS 171 Cell and Molecular Biology Lab
- BS 172 Organismal and Population Biology Lab
- Group 2
- BS 181H Honors Cell and Molecular Biology
- BS 182H Honors Organismal and Population
- BS 191H Honors Cell and Molecular Biology Lab
- BS 192H Honors Organismal and Population Lab
Physics
Just as biologists must understand the chemical basis of life, they must also understand the physical properties and principles that control the function of cells and organisms.
All courses from one of the following groups. Preferred courses are underlined and italicized.
- Group 1
- PHY 221 Studio Physics for Life Scientists I
- PHY 222 Studio Physics for Life Scientists II
- Group 2
- PHY 193H Honors Physics I-Mechanics
- PHY 294H Honors Physics II-Electromagnetism
- PHY 191 Physics Laboratory for Scientists I
- PHY 192 Physics Laboratory for Scientists II