Integrative Human Biology

The Integrative Human Biology major provides an interdisciplinary understanding of human health and disease from biological, psychological, societal and developmental perspectives.

 

Program Features

• Receive a solid foundation in health science, psychology, biology and human development.
• Focus on human health, disease and wellness.
• Investigate the interaction and impact of biology, behavior and environment on human health and disease.
• Recognize the changes in human health and behavior that occur across the lifespan of human development.
• Identify how gender, physical ability, age, nationality, sexual identity and socioeconomic status may impact human function and can lead to disparities in health.
• Work with faculty advisers to fine-tune your course selection to meet your specific goals.
• Build your body of work with leadership experiences; small classes support your academic growth.

 

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Curriculum

Your faculty adviser will help you develop a course plan that aligns with your post-graduate and professional goals.

Major Requirements (33 credits):

BIO 112: Inquiry Based Learning in the Life Sciences (3*) Gen-Ed Science Array

BIO 181: Principles of Biology I (3)

BIO 181L: Principles of Biology I Lab (1)

PSY 111: Introduction to Psychology (3)

EDU 114: Lifespan Development (3)

MAT 207: Statistics (3)

BIO 320: A&P I (4)

BIO 321: A&P II (4)

BIO 493: Capstone – Integrative Project (3)

*Natural Science

 

Lower-Level Integrative Course: Choose one of the following 3 courses (additional would count toward elective credits in the major):

BHS 275: Health Psychology (3)

BHS 212: Health Behavior (3)

BHS 220: Principles of Public Health (3)

 

Upper-Level Integrative Course: Choose one of the following 3 courses (additional would count toward elective credits in the major):

PSY 430: Biological Psychology (3)

EXS 432: Exercise Physiology (3)

BHS 426: Epidemiology and Health Disparities (3)

Total 33 credits

 

Electives: (21-25 credits)

BHS 110: Stress Management (3)

BHS 117: Careers in Health & Helping Prof (1)

BIO 182: Principles of. Biology II (4)

BIO 201: Human Movement Science (3)

BIO 290: Genetics (4)

BIO 247: Essentials of Human A&P I (3)

BIO 248: Essentials of Human A&P II (3)

HIA 255: Medical Terminology (3)

BIO 292: Cell Biology (3)

PSY 345: Research Methods (3)

BHS 225: Introduction to Nutrition (3)

BHS 330: Research Methods (3)

CHM 111: General Chemistry I (3)

CHM 111L: General Chemistry I Lab (1)

CHM 112: General Chemistry II (4)

PHY 211: College Physics I (4)

PHY 212: College Physics II (4)

BIO 311: Microbiology (3)

BIO 311L: Microbiology Laboratory (1)

BIO 330: Pathophysiology (3)

NUR 330: Pharmacology (4)

NUR 410: Healthcare Policy & Advocacy (2)

BIO 410: Biochemistry (3)

CHM 341: Organic Chemistry I (4)

CHM 342: Organic Chemistry II (4)

BHS 481: Seminar in Health Sciences (3)