Core and Seminar Courses

The Human Biology curriculum is uniquely designed around a sequence of four interdisciplinary three-credit hour courses each paired with a one-credit hour seminar course.

HUBI B101: The Human Organism (3 cr.) N & M Concurrent: HUBI B102
Integrated study of human physiology, metabolism, genetics, evolution, environment, behavior, and culture examined through cases and collaborative learning to emphasize the scientific method and uncertainty as fundamental to scientific inquiry and discovery. Content will align with the expertise of faculty, student learning interests, and complex problems facing a global society.

HUBI B102: Seminar in the Human Organism (1 cr.) C: HUBI B101
Interdisciplinary, interactive, and community-building seminar promoting student-guided exploration of questions uncovered in HUBI B-101: The Human Organism . Students will deepen their understanding through written and oral work and projects. They will develop an e-portfolio to document and reflect upon their learning and personal growth.

HUBI B201: Human Dilemmas (3 cr.) N & M Prerequisite: HUBI B101. Concurrent: HUBI B202
Social and ethical bases of the human biological experience and of the construction of scientific knowledge. In-depth consideration of contemporary issues using team- and case-based approaches, quantitative and qualitative data analyses, and effective communication of evidence, interpretations, and claims.

HUBI B202: Seminar in Human Dilemmas (1 cr.) C: HUBI B201
Interdisciplinary, interactive, and community-building seminar promoting student-guided exploration of questions uncovered in HUBI B-201: Human Dilemmas. Students will deepen their understanding through written and oral work and projects. They will develop an e-portfolio to document and reflect upon their learning and personal growth.

HUBI B301: The Intricate Human (3 cr.) N & M P: HUBI B201. C: HUBI B302
Complex interrelationships among human biology, environment, culture, society and behavior examined through case-based and problem-oriented approach. Students research complex problems in human biology to identify effects of personal decisions and effects of scientific advances on society and the environment. Student inquiry emphasizes rationale for scientific judgments and peer review.

HUBI B302: Seminar in The Intricate Human (1 cr.) C: HUBI B301
Interdisciplinary, interactive, and community-building seminar promoting student-guided exploration of questions uncovered in HUBI B-301: The Intricate Human. Students will deepen their understanding through written and oral work and projects. They will develop an e-portfolio to document and reflect upon their learning and personal growth.

HUBI B401: Complex Problems of Humanity (3 cr.) N & M P: HUBI B301. C: HUBI B402
Capstone experience focusing on problems at the interface of science and society. Students advocate on essential human biology problems like global warming, groundwater issues, fossil fuel exploration and consumption, infectious disease, and global healthcare to persuade policy makers and community leaders to support change using the foundations of science.

HUBI B402: Seminar in Complex Problems of Humanity (1 cr.) C: HUBI B401
Interdisciplinary, interactive, and community-building seminar promoting student-guided exploration of questions uncovered in HUBI B-401: Complex Problems of Humanity. Students will deepen their understanding through written and oral work and projects. They will develop an e-portfolio to document and reflect upon their learning and personal growth.

Human Biology elective courses are also available for students:

HUBI B460: Undergraduate Peer Instruction in Human Biology (3 cr.) P: Consent of Human Biology Program Director.
Supervised teaching and mentoring experience in undergraduate Human Biology courses. Click on this link for an online application.

HUBI B490: Undergraduate Research in Human Biology (1-12 cr.) P: Overall GPA 2.50 (minimum) and written permission of supervising faculty member. Introduction to research methods and scientific investigation in a student's area of concentration. Students must complete a written assignment as evidence of each semester's work, and present an oral report if more than 3 credits are requested.