Human Biology Program
Concentration in Human Health and Disease (Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology)
Students on Summer 2018, Fall 2018, or Spring 2019 requirements HMHLDSCON
Requirements
The concentration requires at least 12 credit hours (in addition to the courses taken in the core of the major), including the requirements listed below.
- Life Sciences Perspectives Courses. One (1) course:
- Courses within the department
- ANTH-B 260 Biocultural Medical Anthropology
- BIOL-L 112 Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms
- BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology
- BIOL-L 311 Genetics
- BIOL-L 318 Evolution
- BIOL-M 250 Microbiology
- BIOL-M 250 Microbiology
- BIOL-M 350 Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry
- BIOL-M 380 Microbiology of Infectious Disease
- BIOL-M 440 Medical Microbiology: Lecture
- BIOL-Z 466 Endocrinology
- CHEM-C 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures
- CHEM-C 383 Human Biochemistry
- CHEM-C 483 Biological Chemistry
- PSY-P 303 Health Psychology
- PSY-P 346 Neuroscience
- SLHS-S 307 Cognitive and Communicative Aspects of Aging
- Courses outside the College
- MSCI-M 216 Medical Science of Psychoactive Drugs
- MSCI-M 470 Mechanism of Human Disease
- MSCI-M 485 Physiology of Human Disease
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A survey of health and disease from a biocultural perspective, which incorporates the evolutionary, ecological, and sociocultural context of health and disease to answer such questions as why we get sick and why there is population variation in the risk of becoming sick. Topics include reproductive, infectious, and chronic diseases.
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- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Previous or concurrent enrollment in CHEM-C 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-H 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Integrated picture of manner in which organisms at diverse levels of organization meet problems in maintaining and propagating life.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-E 112, BIOL-H 111, BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-L 112, BIOL-Q 201.
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- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112; and CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Covers structure and function of DNA and RNA; DNA replication, mechanisms of mutation, repair, recombination, and transposition; mechanisms and regulation of gene expression; and the genetic code, transcription, and translation. Introduces bacteriophages, plasmids, and the technology of recombinant DNA.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211.
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- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Description
- Analysis of the mechanisms of inheritance, including developmental processes that lead to the construction of whole organisms and to the transmission to their offspring of specific genetic traits. Includes the principles of genetics and the analysis of mutations affecting development.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-L 311 or BIOL-S 311.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; and BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Description
- Provides a rigorous exploration of the theory of evolution--the conceptual core of biology. Topics include origins and history of life; the interplay of heredity and environment in shaping adaptations; molecular, behavioral, and social evolution; patterns of speciation, extinction, and their consequences; methods for inferring evolutionary relationships among organisms.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of the following: BIOL-L 318, BIOL-L 479, or BIOL-S 318.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One semester of college chemistry
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 211
- Description
- Application of fundamental principles to the study of microorganisms. Significance of microorganisms to humans and their environment. Does not count as an upper-level lecture in the Biology B.A. major or Biology B.S. degree.
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- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One semester of college chemistry
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 211. Does not count as an upper-level lecture in the Biology B.A. major or Biology B.S. degree
- Description
- Application of fundamental principles to the study of microorganisms. Significance of microorganisms to humans and their environment.
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- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-M 250 or BIOL-M 380
- Description
- Explores the transformation of raw materials and energy into living microbes and the mechanisms by which microbes sense and respond to their environment. Compares and contrasts the diverse microbial lifeforms that occupy every possible niche and probe the boundaries of life. Covers microbes of relevance to disease, the environment, and biotechnology.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Description
- Serves as a guide to the complex subject of infectious disease. Builds on basic biological principles to examine different agents of disease, the major modes of transmission, interaction of pathogens with the host immune system, and the ecological factors facilitating or inhibiting the emergence of epidemic disease.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211; and BIOL-M 250, BIOL-M 315, BIOL-M 316, or BIOL-M 380; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Covers microorganisms as agents of disease, host-parasite relationships, epidemiology, and chemotherapy.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-M 200 or BIOL-M 440.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 112
- Description
- Mechanisms of hormone action from the molecular to the organismal level in vertebrates.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-C 243, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Chemistry of carbon compounds. Nomenclature; qualitative theory of valence; structure and reactions. Syntheses and reactions of major classes of monofunctional compounds.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 341, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 341.
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- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 341, CHEM-J 341, CHEM-S 341, or CHEM-R 340 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Introduction to macromolecular structure, central metabolism, and chemical basis of biological information flow.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 383, CHEM-C 483, or CHEM-C 484.
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- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 342, CHEM-J 342, CHEM-S 342 or CHEM-R 340
- Description
- Introduction to structure, chemical properties, and interrelationships of biological substances.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 383, CHEM-C 483, or CHEM-C 484.
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- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Focuses on the role of psychological factors in health and illness. Through readings, lecture, and discussion, students will become better consumers of research on behavior-health interactions and develop a broad base of knowledge concerning how behaviors and other psychological factors can affect health both positively and negatively.
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- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Notes
- R: 3 credits of Biology such as BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-L 111, BIOL-L 112, BIOL-A 215, or BIOL-P 215
- Description
- A survey of contemporary neuroscience, examining the neural basis of behavior with approaches including molecular, cellular, developmental, cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience. Sensory and motor function, learning and memory, and other behaviors are considered using anatomical, physiological, behavioral, biochemical, and genetic approaches, providing a balanced view of neuroscience.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- SLHS-S 104, SLHS-S 108, or SPHS-S 108; and SLHS-S 201, SPHS-S 201, or ANAT-A 215
- Description
- Review of cognitive and communicative changes associated with normal aging as well as with diseases and conditions that are prevalent in the aging population. Includes discussion of methodological issues in research on aging as well as principles for maximizing communication with the elderly population.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 307 or SPHS-S 307.
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- Description
- An entry-level examination of the biological mechanisms underlying the effects of psychoactive drugs. Drug actions in the brain, spinal cord, heart, lungs, liver, and other organs and tissues will be detailed. Molecular mechanisms and genetic factors involved in drug-induced therapeutic and adverse effects will be emphasized.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Description
- Intensive study of selected topics of human disease and pathological processes.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Description
- Course will explore the scientific and social aspects of three common diseases: diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease and breast cancer. Students will learn about these diseases through didactic lecture from a medical doctor. Students will observe clinics, doctors, and patients.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Lecture/Laboratory Courses. One (1) course:
- Courses within the College
- ANTH-B 301 Laboratory in Bioanthropology
- BIOL-H 112 Integrated Freshman Learning Experience II
- BIOL-L 113 Biology Laboratory
- BIOL-L 319 Genetics Laboratory
- BIOL-M 445 Medical Microbiology: Laboratory
- BIOL-P 451 Integrative Human Physiology
- BIOL-X 150 ASURE Biology Research Lab 1
- BIOL-X 325 ASURE Biology Research Lab 2
- BIOT-X 150 ASURE Biotechnology Research Lab 1
- BIOT-X 325 ASURE Biotechnology Research Lab 2
- Both of the following:
- One (1) Lecture course:
- CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
- CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors
- CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors
- CHEM-S 117
- One (1) Laboratory course:
- CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors
- CHEM-S 117
- CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I
- One (1) Lecture course:
- Both of the following:
- CHEM-N 331 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM-N 337 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM-X 325 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab II
- PHYS-P 201 General Physics I
- PHYS-P 221 Physics I
- PSY-P 426 Laboratory in Behavioral Neuroscience
- Courses outside the College
- ANAT-A 215 Basic Human Anatomy
- ANAT-A 225 Human Anatomy
- ANAT-A 464 Human Tissue Biology
- ANAT-A 480 Human Anatomy for Medical Imaging Evaluation
- PHSL-P 215 Basic Human Physiology
- PHSL-P 225 Human Physiology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ANTH-B 200; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Covers the methods and techniques of bioanthropology. Emphasis is on developing and testing evolutionary hypotheses using contemporary methods. Includes laboratory investigations of human skeletal biology including age and sex determinations and forensic identification; human paleontological and primate observations; variability in living populations including anthropometry, genetics, bloodtyping, demography; among others.
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- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-H 111
- Description
- Continuation of BIOL-H 111. Intensive seminar/laboratory experience exploring the interdisciplinary nature of the modern life sciences. The course will revolve around a central question chosen by the students and will analyze how life scientists from biochemistry, cellular/molecular biology, and neuroscience might contribute to the common understanding of a fundamental problem.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-H 112 or BIOL-L 113.
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- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: BIOL-L 112. R: BIOL-L 111
- Description
- Laboratory experiments in various aspects of biology, with a focus on investigative logic and methods. Introduces aspects of cell biology, genetics, and evolutionary biology. Should not be taken during first semester of residence unless credit has been earned for both BIOL-E 111 and BIOL-E 112.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-H 112 or BIOL-L 113.
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- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Notes
- P or C: BIOL-L 311
- Description
- Experiments with plants, animals, bacteria, and viruses demonstrating fundamental genetic mechanisms.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-M 255 or BIOL-M 315
- Notes
- P or C: BIOL-M 440
- Description
- Laboratory methods of isolation and identification of microorganisms from normal and simulated disease conditions of the human.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Intended for the junior or senior science major. Course in human physiology designed to introduce the senior undergraduate student to the function of the human body in health, disease, and extreme environments. Emphasizes how the different organ systems work to maintain homeostasis and how organ function is integrated. The content and key concepts are presented in order to provide students insight into the scientific process through problem-solving and exploration of resources. Utilizes experimental inquiry, case-based and problem-oriented methodology with students working in teams, and an emphasis on clinical application. The laboratory component is incorporated into the structure of the course.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- First in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students engage in guided research in an area related to the ongoing research of a faculty member. The specific topic of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-X 150
- Description
- Second in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students continue guided research in an area related to the ongoing research of a faculty member. The specific topic of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
- Credits
- 3–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- First in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students engage in guided research in an area related to the ongoing research of a faculty member. The specific topic of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
- Credits
- 3–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- BIOT-X 150
- Description
- Second in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students continue guided research in an area related to the ongoing research of a faculty member. The specific topic of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- (CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121) or CHEM-C 103 or (chemistry placement examinations and consent of the department)
- Description
- Lecture course covering basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, basic mathematical and conceptual principles in atomic structure and periodic properties, molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy (thermochemistry), kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117.
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- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Chemistry placement examination; and consent of department
- Description
- An honors course for students with unusual aptitude or preparation. Covers basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, basic mathematical and conceptual principles in atomic structure and periodic properties, molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy (thermochemistry), kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-S 117, or CHEM-H 117.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Chemistry placement examination; and consent of the department
- Description
- A course for well-prepared science majors. Lecture course covering basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117 or CHEM-J 117.
- Description
- Basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry that align with the topics in CHEM-C 117. Chemical bonding (atomic structure, molecular structure, molecular orbital theory, and non-covalent interactions), macroscopic properties (energy, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics). Hands-on laboratory techniques in chemistry necessary for success in later chemistry laboratory courses, especially organic chemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150.
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-H 117 or CHEM-J 117
- Description
- Basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry that align with the topics in CHEM-J 117 and CHEM-H 117. Hands-on laboratory techniques in chemistry necessary for success in later chemistry laboratory courses, including course-based undergraduate research project.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, or CHEM-J 117 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- First in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students engage in guided research in teams. The research area of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- (CHEM-C 342, CHEM-J 342, CHEM-S 342, or CHEM-R 340); and (CHEM-C 343, CHEM-J 343, or CHEM-X 325)
- Notes
- R: Usually taken concurrently with CHEM-N 337
- Description
- Focuses on structure, bonding, and reaction mechanisms of inorganic compounds using molecular orbital theory as a basis for metal-ligand interaction. Compounds covered include transition metal coordination compounds, organometallic compounds, and bioinorganic complexes. Other topics include redox chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to solid-state chemistry.
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-N 331
- Description
- Focuses on the application of foundational material covered in CHEM-N 331. Lab works includes synthesis of transition metal complexes and investigation of structure and bonding using multiple spectroscopic techniques. Base-level computations will be carried out in support of lab work. Also emphasizes the development of professional writing skills.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-X 150 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Second in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students engage in guided research in teams. The research area of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-X 325, CHEM-C 343, CHEM-J 343, or CHEM-S 343.
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of high school trigonometry; or MATH-M 026
- Description
- Newtonian mechanics, wave motion, heat, and thermodynamics. Application of physical principles to related scientific disciplines, especially life sciences. Intended for students preparing for careers in the life sciences and the health professions. Three lectures, one discussion section, and one two-hour laboratory period each week.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
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- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- MATH-M 211 or consent of instructor
- Notes
- First semester of a three-semester, calculus-based sequence intended for science majors. Three lectures, two discussion sections, and one 2-hour lab each week. Physics majors are encouraged to take PHYS-P 221 in the fall semester of the freshman year
- Description
- Newtonian mechanics, oscillations and waves, heat and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
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- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346; and PSY-K 300 or equivalent
- Description
- Experiments with and demonstrations of contemporary approaches in behavioral neuroscience.
- Description
- Relationships of structure of cells, tissues, organs, and systems to function.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Description
- This course presents a systemic approach to studying the human body. Students learn the gross and microscopic anatomy of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive. The lab component is face-to-face only and reinforces lecture using models, slides, bones, and cadaver demonstration.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Description
- Microscopic structure of mammalian (with emphasis on human) tissues and organs.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Description
- This course provides a systematic study of human anatomy and how this anatomy may be examined with medical imaging. Lecture explores the anatomy and medical imaging of the following systems: skeletal, cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive. Lab uses models, skeletal materials, and computerized/digital medical imaging examples.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Description
- Functional aspects of cells, tissues, organs, and systems in the mammalian organism.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Description
- Functional aspects of cells, tissues, organs, and systems in the mammalian organism. Lab instruction will be completed in a face-to-face format.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Historical, Social, Arts, and Humanities Perspectives Courses. Two (2) courses:
- ANTH-A 467 Topics in Medical Anthropology
- ANTH-B 260 Biocultural Medical Anthropology
- ANTH-E 260 Culture, Health, and Illness
- ANTH-E 373 Plagues and People
- CJUS-P 412 Sex, Drugs, AIDS, and Criminal Law
- CJUS-P 415 Crime and Madness
- ECON-E 344 Health Economics
- ENG-L 221 Health and Literature
- ENG-R 330 Science, Advocacy, and the Public
- FOLK-F 215 Folklore, Health, and Illness
- GEOG-G 352 Food and Poverty in America
- GNDR-G 435 Health, Sex, and Gender
- HIST-H 239 Blood and Guts! An Introduction to the History of Western Medicine from Antiquity to the Present
- HIST-H 333 Epidemics in History
- HPSC-X 205 Introduction to Medical History
- HPSC-X 305 History and Philosophy of Medicine
- HPSC-X 325 Evolution and the Modern World
- INTL-I 202 Global Health and Environment
- INTL-I 429 Global Health Politics
- PHIL-P 393 Biomedical Ethics
- PSY-P 324 Abnormal Psychology
- REL-C 402 Religion, Illness, and Healing
- REL-D 340 Religion and Bioethics
- SOC-S 324 Sociology of Mental Illness
- SOC-S 358 Social Inequalities in Health and Health Care
- SOC-S 365 Health and Society: Sociology for Health Professionals
ANTH-A 467 Topics in Medical Anthropology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Junior standing; or consent of instructor
- Description
- In-depth perspectives on central topics in contemporary medical anthropology. Focus varies and may include such topics as HIV-AIDS in cross-cultural context; anthropological perspectives on disability; child health and nutrition; health and structural inequalities; and medical anthropology of gender and reproduction.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
ANTH-B 260 Biocultural Medical Anthropology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A survey of health and disease from a biocultural perspective, which incorporates the evolutionary, ecological, and sociocultural context of health and disease to answer such questions as why we get sick and why there is population variation in the risk of becoming sick. Topics include reproductive, infectious, and chronic diseases.
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ANTH-E 260 Culture, Health, and Illness
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Across the world, ideas about and experiences of health, "disease," and medicine are profoundly shaped by culture. Introduction to cross-cultural approaches to understanding health and illness, covering topics such as ethnomedicine, ritual healing, gender and health, and international development and global health.
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ANTH-E 373 Plagues and People
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Examines pandemics as cultural phenomena. Provides a backdrop to the 2020-2022 pandemic by studying how anthropologists and historians have viewed pandemics in different places and times. Explores cultural understandings of social solidarity, family obligations, the common good, risk, responsibility, authority, and the enforcement of new social norms in this context.
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CJUS-P 412 Sex, Drugs, AIDS, and Criminal Law
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An ethnographic and legal analysis of the AIDS epidemic and its implications for criminal justice. Consideration of the institutional, scientific, and symbolic dimensions of the epidemic and of ethnographic research regarding illegal behaviors, and the transmission of HIV.
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CJUS-P 415 Crime and Madness
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- The study of the chronic mentally ill and of career criminals. Examination of the groups so labeled, the responses of the criminal justice and mental health systems to them, and their movement back and forth between the streets, prisons, and psychiatric centers.
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ECON-E 344 Health Economics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ECON-E 321 or ECON-S 321
- Notes
- R: ECON-E 370 or ECON-S 370
- Description
- Systematic introduction to health economics and economics of health care, emphasis on basic economic concepts such as supply and demand, production of health, information economics, choice under uncertainty, health insurance markets, Medicare and Medicaid, managed care, government intervention and regulation. Survey course with some topics in some depth.
ENG-L 221 Health and Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- In this class, we will study the intersection between literature, illness, and medicine. At first glance, these categories have little in common. Yet, literature both records and interrogates how society thinks about illness, injury, pain, medical treatment, and patient experiences. Can language capture the experience of pain or illness? How can literature help patients and practitioners understand medical problems and treatment? How is one\'s understanding and treatment of disease impacted by historical and cultural context? We will explore these and other questions through reading a diverse range of literature, paying particular attention to the historical, social, and cultural implications of various medical conditions and practices.
ENG-R 330 Science, Advocacy, and the Public
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Explores the ways that scientists can better communicate their research and concerns to the public. Covers topics related to public perceptions of science, examines how best to present and explain research to non-expert audiences through both speaking and writing, and explores recent public and scientific controversies.
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FOLK-F 215 Folklore, Health, and Illness
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Focuses on concepts of health and illness in traditional cultures and societies. Addresses a variety of cross-cultural situations from the East and the West; special emphasis on Middle Eastern Arab traditions (Muslim, Christian, and Jewish). A student may conduct research on a traditional community in any part of the world.
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GEOG-G 352 Food and Poverty in America
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- This course examines the experience of food insecurity in the USA, the role of poverty in food production and consumption, and the current mitigation strategies and social movements challenging the global food regime. Students will learn the differences and connections between concepts of food security, food justice, and food sovereignty. Relationships between food and gender, race, and ethnicity will be explored, along with the geographical and social concepts of food deserts and food choice.
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GNDR-G 435 Health, Sex, and Gender
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Examines health as it relates to female and male sexuality and to the roles and status of men and women in society. It explores public policy decisions related to medical research practices. Topics may include research about adult sexuality and personal health, contraception, sexual abuse, gender-specific diseases, and sexually transmitted diseases.
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HIST-H 239 Blood and Guts! An Introduction to the History of Western Medicine from Antiquity to the Present
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- The history of medicine can best be understood in the context of the society of which it is a part. Stories of health and illness are placed within deeper historical contexts to enhance understanding of past societies.
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HIST-H 333 Epidemics in History
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Epidemic infectious disease in human history, explored in a wide variety of cultures and civilizations.
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HPSC-X 205 Introduction to Medical History
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- From primitive humans to the present: survey of medical concepts, systems of health care, and the social relations of physician and patient.
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HPSC-X 305 History and Philosophy of Medicine
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- The history of public health and medicine from ancient to modern times. Addresses a selection of historical, philosophical and ethical problems including medical understandings of the body; ideas about the nature and causes of disease, from "airs" and "humors" to germs to genetic predispositions; assessment of risks and liabilities.
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HPSC-X 325 Evolution and the Modern World
- Description
- Scientific and philosophical principles of evolutionary biology (1800-1953). Ideas of Lamarck, Darwin, and Spencer and their impact on modern religion, philosophy, society, and politics.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
INTL-I 202 Global Health and Environment
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Examination of pressing health and environmental challenges around the world, such as deforestation, climate change and the spread of infectious diseases. Focuses on the interaction of health and environmental problems that cross national borders and require a multinational or global effort to solve.
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INTL-I 429 Global Health Politics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Study of global health policies and their relationships to social movements. Focuses on the effect of global governance institutions and NGOs on global health policy and action.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
PHIL-P 393 Biomedical Ethics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A philosophical consideration of ethical problems that arise in current biomedical practice, e.g., with regard to abortion, euthanasia, determination of death, consent to treatment, and professional responsibilities in connection with research, experimentation, and health care delivery.
PSY-P 324 Abnormal Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- A first course in abnormal psychology with emphasis on forms of abnormal behavior, etiology, development, interpretation, and final manifestations.
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REL-C 402 Religion, Illness, and Healing
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- What is the meaning of illness and healing? Is religion good or bad for health? How should healthcare providers respond to patients' religious beliefs? What is the relationship between complementary and alternative medicine or prayer and religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, or Christianity? This course is ideal for pre-med, pre-law, business/management, and other interested students.
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REL-D 340 Religion and Bioethics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Examines questions about human nature, finitude, the meaning of suffering, and appropriate uses of medical technology in the face of natural limitations, such as disease and death, that humans encounter. Issues include prenatal/genetic testing, transhumanism, enhancement technologies, cloning, euthanasia, and organ transplantation. Judeo-Christian and cross-cultural perspectives on illness are considered.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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SOC-S 324 Sociology of Mental Illness
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Social factors in mental illness: incidence and prevalence by social and cultural categories; variations in societal reaction; social organization of treatment institutions.
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SOC-S 358 Social Inequalities in Health and Health Care
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Examines the sociological aspects of health, illness, patienthood, medical professionals, and health care systems. What factors create inequalities in health and in medical treatment? Expands understanding of health and illness and of conventional medical and insurance practices, and explores ways to improve health care in America.
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SOC-S 365 Health and Society: Sociology for Health Professionals
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Designed for all students, this course is particularly relevant for those planning a career in health care. Explores current events and social problems, such as the re-emergence of childhood infectious diseases. Uses these examples to discuss sociological topics on the new Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
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- Upper Level Concentration Courses. At least 9 credit hours of concentration courses must be at the 300 level or above.
- Concentration GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- At least 9 credit hours in the concentration must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the concentration.
- A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the concentration—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Exceptions to concentration requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.