Human Biology, B.S.
Understanding normal and disordered human function both require a broad integration of human physiology, behavior, and culture that is provided in this major. Students in this major will receive a unified, in-depth study of modern biology that includes ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, human physiology, neurobiology, and behavior. In addition, the skills and concepts needed to pursue this field are presented in upper-division laboratories. Advanced elective courses provide an opportunity to diversify exposure to the biological sciences. Additional courses in the humanities and social sciences focus on the relevance of these areas to the human condition. Given the focus on human biology, this major will serve as an ideal preparation for the health science professions.
The major in Human Biology is open to junior- and senior-level students only. Applications to declare the major can be submitted after the spring of the sophomore or junior year, if all change of major requirements are satisfied. Review of applications submitted at that time and selection to the major by the Human Biology Faculty Board is completed during the summer. Information can also be found at the UCI Change of Major Criteria website. Double majors within the School of Biological Sciences or with Public Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering: Premedical, Nursing Science, or Pharmaceutical Sciences are not permitted.
All students must meet the University Requirements.
All students must meet the School Requirements.
Major Requirements for the B.S. in Human Biology
| A. Required Major Courses: | |
| BIO SCI D103 | Cell Biology |
| BIO SCI E109 | Human Physiology |
| BIO SCI N110 | Neurobiology and Behavior |
| BIO SCI N120A- N120B- N120C | Human Biology I and Human Biology II and Human Biology III |
| B. Upper-Division Laboratories: | |
| Select three of the following: | |
| Developmental and Cell Biology Laboratory | |
| Habitats and Organisms | |
| Physiology Laboratory | |
| Evolution Laboratory | |
| Image Analysis in Biological Research | |
| Evolution and the Environment Laboratory | |
| Biology of Birds Lab | |
| Field Biology | |
| Field Freshwater Ecology | |
| Population and Community Ecology Lab | |
| Biochemistry Laboratory | |
| Molecular Biology Laboratory | |
| Experimental Microbiology Laboratory | |
| Advanced Immunology Laboratory | |
| Neurobiology Laboratory | |
| Human Neuroimaging Lab | |
| One laboratory can be satisfied with completion of Excellence in Research in the Biological Sciences. | |
| C. Upper-Division Biology Electives: | |
| Select two upper-division, four-unit courses from the following: | |
| BIO SCI D103-D190, E106-E190, M114-M190, N110-N190 2 | |
| Molecular Pharmacology I | |
| Molecular Pharmacology II | |
| Physical Biochemistry | |
| Pharmacotherapy | |
| Biopharmaceutics and Nanomedicine | |
| Medicinal Chemistry | |
| Additionally, Psychology/Biological Sciences double majors may also use PSYCH 112A-PSYCH 112C to partially satisfy the Upper-Division Biology Elective Requirement. | |
| D. Behavioral Science Courses (choose 1 option): | |
| Option 1 | |
| Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology | |
| Introduction to Psychology | |
| Introduction to Sociology | |
| Option 2 | |
| Honors: Critical Issues on the Social Sciences and Honors: Critical Issues on the Social Sciences and Honors: Critical Issues on the Social Sciences | |
| E. HUMAN 1A-HUMAN 1AS-HUMAN 1B-HUMAN 1BS-HUMAN 1C-HUMAN 1CS. | |
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One laboratory can be satisfied with completion of Excellence in Research in the Biological Sciences.
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BIO SCI D103, BIO SCI D104, BIO SCI D105, BIO SCI E106, BIO SCI E109, BIO SCI N110 may not be used to satisfy more than one requirement.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| BIO SCI 93 | BIO SCI 94 | CHEM 1C- 1LC |
| BIO SCI 93L | BIO SCI 94L | STATS 7, 8, or MATH 5A (or General Education) |
| CHEM 1A | CHEM 1B | HUMAN 1C (or Humanities Core Alternative) |
| HUMAN 1A (or Humanities Core Alternative) | HUMAN 1B (or Humanities Core Alternative) | HUMAN 1CS |
| HUMAN 1AS | HUMAN 1BS | |
| BIO SCI 2A | ||
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| BIO SCI 97 | BIO SCI 98 | BIO SCI 99 |
| CHEM 51A | CHEM 51B- 51LB | CHEM 51C- 51LC |
| CHEM 1LD | MATH 5B (or General Education) | SOCIOL 1 |
| MATH 5A or 5B | ||
| Junior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| BIO SCI N120A | BIO SCI N120B | BIO SCI N120C |
| PHYSICS 3A | BIO SCI E109 | BIO SCI N110 |
| BIO SCI 100 | PHYSICS 3B | PHYSICS 3C- 3LC |
| PSYCH 7A | PHYSICS 3LB | PHYSICS 3LC |
| Research | ANTHRO 2A | |
| BIO SCI 199 | ||
| Senior | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| BIO SCI D103 | UD Bio Sci Elective | UD Bio Sci Elective |
| UD Bio Sci Lab | UD Bio Sci Lab | UD Bio Sci Lab |
| BIO SCI 199 | BIO SCI 199 | BIO SCI 199 |