Human Biology Program
Departmental Honors
Students on Summer 2023, Fall 2023, or Spring 2024 requirements HUBI-HON
Outstanding students earning the B.A. or B.S. in Human Biology who are highly motivated to conduct independent research are encouraged to apply for the Human Biology Departmental Honors program. It is best suited to students who wish to expand and deepen their inquiry into an aspect of human biology beyond the core classes. The honors option is a challenging endeavor and should only be embarked upon with a strong commitment to, and ability to carry out, independent work. Interested students should start thinking about this option during their sophomore year or first semester of their junior year.
Requirements
- GPA Requirements.
- Major GPA. A Human Biology major grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.700 is required.
- College GPA. A College grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.700 is required.
- Undergraduate Research.
- Course Enrollment. Six (6) credit hours over the course of two (2) semesters:
- HUBI-X 498 Undergraduate Research in Human Biology
HUBI-X 498 Undergraduate Research in Human Biology
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.500 and written consent of supervising faculty member
- Description
- Introduction to research methods and scientific investigation in a student\'s area of concentration. A student is required to complete a written assignment and present an oral report as evidence of each semester\'s work.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in HUBI-B 490 and HUBI-X 498.
- Additional Expectations. Students will:
- Engage in a year-long independent project involving research, or, a creative activity or service learning project that is contextualized within the scholarly literature during the senior year.
- Write a thesis and an additional paper, per the guidelines of the program.
- Present the results to the public.
- Course Enrollment. Six (6) credit hours over the course of two (2) semesters:
Exceptions to and substitutions for honors requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
Students pursuing the B.A. or B.S. in Human Biology must apply to participate in the Departmental Honors program during the spring semester prior to their senior year. These students must also meet the following criteria:
- College GPA of 3.700 or higher.
- Major GPA of 3.700 or higher.
- Both of the following courses must have been completed with a grade of A or A+:
- One of:
- HUBI-B 200 The Intricate Human
- HUBI-S 200 The Intricate Human, Honors
- One of:
- HUBI-B 300 Human Dilemmas
- HUBI-S 300 Human Dilemmas, Honors
HUBI-B 200 The Intricate Human
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- ANTH-B 200; and one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, LAMP-L 316, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 303
- Description
- Interdisciplinary study of the human organism including genetics, metabolism and other aspects of physiology, behavior, culture, and environmental context. Case-based approaches to specific content will reflect faculty expertise, student interests, and current issues in human biology. Emphasis is placed on developing scientific literacy and implementing the scientific method.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of HUBI-B 200 or HUBI-S 200.
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HUBI-S 200 The Intricate Human, Honors
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- P : ANTH-B 200; and one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, LAMP-L 316, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 303
- Description
- Interdisciplinary study of the human organism including genetics, metabolism and other aspects of physiology, behavior, culture, and environmental context. Case-based approaches to specific content will reflect faculty expertise, student interests, and current issues in human biology. Emphasis is placed on developing scientific literacy and implementing the scientific method.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of HUBI-S 200 or HUBI-B 200.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourseSummer 2024CASE NMcourseSpring 2024CASE NMcourse
HUBI-B 300 Human Dilemmas
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- HUBI-B 200 or HUBI-S 200
- Description
- Social and ethical consideration of the human condition and of the construction of scientific knowledge through case-based investigation of biological processes integrating multiple disciplinary perspectives. Emphasis is placed on logical interpretation of data and on effective communication of evidence and claims. Specific content will reflect faculty expertise.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of HUBI-B 300 or HUBI-S 300.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourseSummer 2024CASE NMcourseSpring 2024CASE NMcourse
HUBI-S 300 Human Dilemmas, Honors
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- HUBI-B 200 or HUBI-S 200
- Description
- Social and ethical consideration of the human condition and of the construction of scientific knowledge through case-based investigation of biological processes integrating multiple disciplinary perspectives. Emphasis is placed on logical interpretation of data and on effective communication of evidence and claims. Specific content will reflect faculty expertise.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of HUBI-S 300 or HUBI-B 300.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourseSummer 2024CASE NMcourseSpring 2024CASE NMcourse
- One of: