Biology B.S. - Human Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Biology; Human Biological Sciences Concentration
College of Humanities & Sciences
Catalog Year: 2022-23
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Microbiology Lower-Division Core | 17 | |
| Upper-Division Core Courses Required by Human Biological Sciences Concentration | 17 | |
| Additional Upper-Division Courses Required for the Human Biological Sciences Concentration | 10-14 | |
Biochemistry Requirement | ||
Microbiology Requirement | ||
Additional Depth in Human Biological Sciences | ||
| Required Courses Outside of the major | 28-42 | |
Mathematics and Psychology | ||
Chemistry | ||
Physics | ||
| Advanced College Writing Requirement | ||
| Total Hours | 72-90 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 72-90
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Note: The Human Biological Sciences concentration is a pre-professional program for students planning careers in a health-related field. The following is a partial list of possible professions: physical therapy, medicine, dentistry, physician's assistant, alternative medicine, nutrition, and public health.
Biology/Microbiology Lower Division Core
Note: The lower division core should be completed before attempting most upper division major courses. AP Biology credit with a score of 3 may be substituted for either BIOB 160N/BIOB 161N or BIOB 170N/BIOB 171N.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BIOB 160N | Principles of Living Systems | 3 |
| BIOB 161N | Principles of Living Systems Lab | 1 |
| BIOB 170N | Principles of Biological Diversity | 3 |
| BIOB 171N | Principles of Biological Diversity Lab | 2 |
| BIOB 260 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOB 272 | Genetics and Evolution | 4 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Core Courses Required by Human Biological Sciences Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BIOB 301 | Developmental Biology | 3 |
| BIOB 375 | General Genetics | 3 |
| BIOH 365 & BIOH 366 | Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I and Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOH 370 & BIOH 371 | Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions II and Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions II Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOM 360 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Additional Upper-Division Courses Required for the Human Biological Sciences Concentration
Biochemistry Requirement
Note: If introductory chemistry is completed, thenBCH 380 must be taken. Either BCH 380BCH 380BCH 380 or BCH 480BCH 480BCH 480/BCH 482BCH 482BCH 482 may be taken if the advanced chemistry sequence is completed.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following sequences: | 4-6 | |
| One Semester: | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Full Year: | ||
| Advanced Biochemistry I | ||
| Advanced Biochemistry II | ||
| Total Hours | 4-6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Additional Depth in Human Biological Sciences
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following courses: | 6-8 | |
| Biochemistry Research Lab | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Advanced Cellular & Molecular Biology | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| Phylogenics and Evolution | ||
| Genomics | ||
| Undergraduate Thesis | ||
| Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy | ||
| Behavior & Evolution | ||
| Hematology | ||
| Genes and Development Lab | ||
| Principles of Medical Physiology | ||
| Medical Bacteriology& Mycology | ||
| Microbial Genetics | ||
| Host-Microbe Interactions | ||
| General Parasitology and General Parasitology Lab | ||
| Virology | ||
| Microbial Physiology | ||
| Total Hours | 6-8 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Required Courses Outside of the Major
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mathematics and Psychology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| M 162 | Applied Calculus | 4 |
| or M 171 | Calculus I | |
| PSYX 100S | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Chemistry
Notes:
- Students who begin in the advanced chemistry sequence may substitute those courses for introductory sequence courses at the discretion of the major advisor.
- If students plan to apply to a graduate or professional school such as medical or dental, they should plan to complete the advanced chemistry sequence. If they plan to pursue nursing or a graduate program in physical therapy, the introductory chemistry sequence is most likely sufficient. The advanced chemistry option is more flexible, and keeps more options open for future careers. Check the requirements of your intended professional program to help determine which sequence is most appropriate.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a sequence of general and organic chemistry: | 10-20 | |
Introductory Chemistry (10 credits): | ||
| Introduction to General Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry and Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab | ||
Advanced Chemistry (20 credits): | ||
| College Chemistry I and College Chemistry I Lab | ||
| College Chemistry II and College Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Total Hours | 10-20 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following Physics sequences: | 10 | |
Algebra- and Trigonometry-based Physics: | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory | ||
| College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory | ||
Calculus-based Physics: | ||
| Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus I and Physics Laboratory I with Calculus | ||
| Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus II and Physics Laboratory II with Calculus (require M 171 and M 172) | ||
| Total Hours | 10 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced College Writing Requirement
Rule: To complete the Advanced College Writing Requirement, Biology students take 2 or 3 partial writing courses (either three 1/3 writing courses or one 1/3 writing course and one 2/3 writing course) or one complete writing course. The Human Biological Sciences concentration does not require a specific advanced writing course.
1/3 Advanced Writing Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 482 | Advanced Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BIOB 410 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIOB 425 | Advanced Cellular & Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOB 483 | Phylogenics and Evolution | 3 |
| BIOE 403 | Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOE 409 | Behavior & Evolution Discussion | 1 |
| BIOE 428 | Freshwater Ecology | 5 |
| BIOM 402 | Medical Bacteriology& Mycology | 3 |
| BIOO 320 | General Botany | 5 |
| BIOO 434 | Plant Physiology Lab | 1 |
| BIOO 470 | Ornithology | 4 |
| BIOO 475 | Mammalogy | 4 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
2/3 Advanced Writing Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 486 | Biochemistry Research Lab | 3 |
| BCH 499 | Senior Thesis/Capstone | 3-6 |
| BIOB 411 | Immunology Laboratory | 2 |
| BIOB 499 | Undergraduate Thesis | 3-6 |
| BIOE 342 | Field Ecology | 5 |
| BIOE 371 | General Ecology Lab (equivalent to 271) | 2 |
| BIOM 411 | Experimental Microbial Genetics Lab | 1 |
| BIOM 499 | Undergraduate Thesis | 3-6 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Complete UD Writing Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOH 462 | Principles of Medical Physiology | 3 |
| BIOM 420 | Host-Microbe Interactions | 3 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-