Human Biology (Bachelor of Science)
The human biology major is for students who want to study humans from the biological and behavioral perspectives. In addition to gaining a strong foundation in the biological sciences, students may explore a variety of topics related to human biology. The curriculum includes courses commonly required by health professional schools and which target competencies that are desired by these professional programs.
Human biology majors will take courses to obtain an understanding of biological principles and to develop competencies desired by health professional programs, including thinking and reasoning, science, and professional competencies.
A student majoring in human biology must complete 49 quarter hours in the major, the required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Biology and cognate requirements and electives must total at least 131 quarter hours.
Core Requirements: Living Systems, Scientific Inquiry, and Critical Thinking (33)
Electives
Complete 40 credits of electives as indicated in each category below. Electives must be chosen in consultation with the assigned academic advisor.
Living Systems, Scientific Inquiry, and Critical Thinking (12-16)
Living Systems: Chemistry (0-6)
| CHEM 432 | Foundations of Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 433 | Foundations of Biochemistry | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 0-6 |
Human Behavior (0-8)
Professional Competencies (12-20)
Professional Competencies-Religion (4-8)
| RELB 274 | Study Tour: The Holy Lands and Its People | 4 |
| RELB 333 | Biblical Perspectives on Healing | 4 |
| RELB 337 | Jesus and The Gospels | 4 |
| RELB 340 | Acts & New Testament Letters | 4 |
| RELB 408 | The Bible and the Human Condition | 4 |
| RELB 474 | Study Tour: The Holy Lands and Its Peoples | 4 |
| RELH 303 | World Religions | 4 |
| RELT 348 | Christian Ethics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4-8 |
Cognates
Quantitative Reasoning (12)
Human Behavior (8)
| PSYC 140 | Introduction to Psychology: Social Foundations | 4 |
| PSYC 141 | Introduction to Psychology: Biological Foundations | 4 |
Living Systems (38)
Total Credit Hours: 73