Bachelor of Science in Human Biology

Students on Summer 2018, Fall 2018, or Spring 2019 requirements HUBIBS

The Bachelor of Science in Human Biology is designed to provide students with a strong scientific knowledge base in human biology, interdisciplinary perspectives on the human condition, and an opportunity to focus their coursework in an area of concentration most suited to their interests. Many human biology B.S. degree students are preparing for graduate education or professional school in the health sciences, business, or law. Students can also prepare for careers in the life science industries.

Core coursework extends the investigation of human biology to the sub-cellular and molecular level and places the details of human biology within the larger context of biological and biochemical mechanisms common to all life forms. The Human Biology program is designed around a core sequence of two interdisciplinary 4-credit courses and a 3 credit senior capstone course. In addition to these, students take required courses in a variety of disciplines to gain expertise in the diverse aspects of human biology, and courses in a single area of concentration, which allow for more in-depth study in their area of interest. Each area of concentration includes courses from the life sciences and historical, social, arts, and humanities disciplines.

Requirements

The major requires at least 64 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.

The Intricate Human. One (1) course:
- HUBI-B 200 The Intricate Human
- HUBI-S 200 The Intricate Human, 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.
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Human Dilemmas. One (1) course:
- HUBI-B 300 Human Dilemmas
- HUBI-S 300 Human Dilemmas, Honors
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.
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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.
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Complex Problems of Humanity. One (1) course:
- HUBI-B 400 Complex Problems of Humanity
HUBI-B 400 Complex Problems of Humanity
Credits
3
Prerequisites
HUBI-B 300 or HUBI-S 300
Description
Capstone experience focusing on the interface of science and society. Students critically analyze real-world contemporary challenges that impact the human condition. Topics vary based on faculty expertise and student interest. Emphasis is on student research or service learning, communicating science, peer review, and making scientifically-informed arguments.
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Physiology. One (1) course:
- BIOL-P 451 Integrative Human Physiology
- PHSL-P 215 BASIC HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
- PHSL-P 225 when taken Summer 2024 or later
BIOL-P 451 Integrative Human Physiology

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.

PHSL-P 215 BASIC HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Credits
4–5 credit hours
Prerequisites
None
Description
None
Anatomy. One (1) course:
- ANAT-A 225 when taken Summer 2024 or later
- ANAT-A 215 BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY
- ANAT-A 480 HUMAN ANATOMY FOR MEDICAL IMAGING EVALUATION
ANAT-A 215 BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY

Credits
3–5 credit hours
Prerequisites
None
Description
None

ANAT-A 480 HUMAN ANATOMY FOR MEDICAL IMAGING EVALUATION

Credits
4–4 credit hours
Prerequisites
None
Description
None
Bioanthropology. One (1) course:
- ANTH-B 200 Bioanthropology
ANTH-B 200 Bioanthropology
Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to the natural history of humans (Homo sapiens). Includes coverage of evolutionary theory and its relevance for understanding contemporary human biology, genetics and inheritance, description and analysis of human biological variation and adaptation, human-environment biocultural interactions, similarities and differences between humans and non-human primates, and the fossil record for primate and human evolution.
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History and Philosophy of Science. One (1) course:
- HON-H 240 Science and Society when taken Summer 2024 or later
- HPSC-X 102 Revolutions in Science: Plato to NATO
- HPSC-X 104 Science and Culture
- HPSC-X 200 Scientific Reasoning
- HPSC-X 205 Introduction to Medical History when taken Summer 2024 or later
- HPSC-X 235 From Sick Care to Health Care
- HPSC-X 340 Scientific Methods: How Science Really Works
HON-H 240 Science and Society
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Science permeates society, but the reverse is also true. The agendas of scientists, ethical norms in science, and the goals of scientific endeavors all have societal underpinnings. This course considers not only how science affects societal forms and functions but also how society affects the scientific enterprise.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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HPSC-X 102 Revolutions in Science: Plato to NATO
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
An introduction to the formative steps in the scientific tradition. The course will survey in a chronological sequence aspects of the Aristotelian worldview, the Copernican revolution, the mechanical philosophy, the chemical and Darwinian revolutions, and the rise of twentieth-century science.
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HPSC-X 104 Science and Culture
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Studies science as a human activity that both contributes and responds to cultural change. Presents and compares a mix of recent and historical cases, which bring out the complex relations between science and such aspects of culture as the arts, commerce, religion, sports, food, gender, race, and conceptions of human nature.
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HPSC-X 200 Scientific Reasoning
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Patterns of scientific reasoning presented in a simple form useful to both nonscientists and prospective scientists for understanding and evaluating scientific information of all sorts. Illustrations in the natural, biological, behavioral, and biomedical sciences are drawn from a wide variety of historical and contemporary sources, including popular magazines and newspapers.
Repeatability
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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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 235 From Sick Care to Health Care

Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
An interdisciplinary course offering a critical analysis of the most essential aspects of medicine: the underlying concept of \"sickness\", its practices, diversity and equity failures, and its ultimate goals. Explores a new paradigm that focuses on sustaining healthy longevity rather than on reactive interventions at critical stages.
HPSC-X 340 Scientific Methods: How Science Really Works
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Science is governed by methods: methods for performing experiments, analyzing data, testing hypotheses, and writing scientific papers. This course frames the philosophical and historical debates about scientific methods and introduces the conceptual tools to discuss and reflect on the rules and procedures that make the pursuit of knowledge scientific.
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Psychology or Biology. One (1) course:
- PSY-P 101 Introductory Psychology I
- PSY-P 155 Introduction to Psychological and Brain Sciences
- BIOL-L 222 The City as Ecosystem when taken prior to Summer 2024
- BIOL-L 350 Environmental Biology
PSY-P 101 Introductory Psychology I
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to psychology; its methods, data, and theoretical interpretations in areas of learning, sensory psychology, and psychophysiology.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of PSY-P 101, PSY-P 106, PSY-P 151, or PSY-P 155. Equivalent to IUPUI PSY-B 105 and PSY-P 151.
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PSY-P 155 Introduction to Psychological and Brain Sciences
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
An introduction to psychological and brain sciences for psychology majors. Introduces students to the history of psychology and its place in science, to the experimental method, and to the broad range of topics studied by psychological scientists.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of PSY-P 101, PSY-P 106, PSY-P 151, or PSY-P 155.
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BIOL-L 222 The City as Ecosystem
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Principles of ecosystem ecology and their application to the sustainable use of energy and resources in urban and agricultural ecosystems, with emphasis on the integration of environmental, social, and economic concerns.
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BIOL-L 350 Environmental Biology
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Notes
Not open to biology majors
Description
Interactions of human beings with other elements of the biosphere with emphasis on population, community, and ecosystem levels of ecology.
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Statistics. One (1) course:
- ANTH-A 306 Anthropological Statistics
- CJUS-K 300 Techniques of Data Analysis
- ECON-E 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics
- ECON-S 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics: Honors
- LAMP-L 316 Junior Seminar: Analytical Problem Solving
- POLS-Y 395 Quantitative Political Analysis
- PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques
- SOC-S 371 Statistics in Sociology
- STAT-S 300 Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods
- STAT-S 303 Applied Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences
ANTH-A 306 Anthropological Statistics
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Fundamentals of univariate and bivariate statistics, construction and interpretation of graphs, and computer-assisted data analysis. Both statistical methodology and theory will be emphasized as well as computer literacy. Students will examine the primary literature in all branches of anthropology to familiarize themselves with the role of statistics in anthropological research.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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CJUS-K 300 Techniques of Data Analysis
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Notes
R: To be successful in this course, students should have an understanding of basic algebra.
Description
CJUS-K 300 covers the properties of single variables, the measurement of association between pairs of variables, and statistical inference. Additional topics, such as the analyses of qualitative and aggregated data, address specific criminal justice concerns.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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ECON-E 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics
Credits
3
Prerequisites
MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, or MATH-V 118
Notes
R: ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252 and MATH-M 119
Description
Lectures emphasize the use of basic probability concepts and statistical theory in the estimation and testing of single parameter and multivariate relationships. In computer labs, using Microsoft Excel, each student calculates descriptive statistics, probabilities, and least squares regression coefficients in situations based on current business and economic events.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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ECON-S 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics: Honors
Credits
3
Prerequisites
MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, or MATH-V 118; and Hutton Honors student
Notes
R: MATH-M 119 and ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252
Description
Honors course. Designed for students of superior ability. Covers same core material as ECON-E 370.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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LAMP-L 316 Junior Seminar: Analytical Problem Solving
Credits
3
Prerequisites
Admission to the LAMP honors certificate program
Description
A discussion course emphasizing the use of quantitative methods and analytical skills in exploring and solving business-related problems. Topics vary with the instructor and year and include mathematical modeling and operations research, organizational control, and corporate finance.
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POLS-Y 395 Quantitative Political Analysis
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduction to methods and statistics used in political inquiry, including measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, sampling, statistical inference and hypothesis testing, measures of association, analysis of variance, and regression.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques
Credits
3
Prerequisites
One of MATH-M 106, MATH-M 118, MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-M 212, MATH-S 211, MATH-S 212, MATH-V 118, or, MATH-V 119
Description
Introduction to statistics; nature of statistical data; ordering and manipulation of data; measures of central tendency and dispersion; elementary probability. Concepts of statistical inference and decision: estimation and hypothesis testing. Special topics include regression and correlation, analysis of variance, non-parametric methods.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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SOC-S 371 Statistics in Sociology
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Introduces the logic of statistical inference. Students will learn how to use sample data to reach conclusions about a population of interest by calculating confidence intervals and significance tests. Estimating the effects of multiple independent variables using cross-tabulations and/or regression.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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STAT-S 300 Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods
Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
Notes
R: Mastery of high school algebra; or MATH-M 014. Lecture and laboratory
Description
Introduction to methods for analyzing quantitative data. Graphical and numerical descriptions of data, probability models of data, inference about populations from random samples. Regression and analysis of variance.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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STAT-S 303 Applied Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Notes
R: Mastery of high school algebra; or MATH-M 014
Description
Introduction to methods for analyzing data arising in the life sciences, designed for biology, human biology, and pre-medical students. Graphical and numerical descriptions of data, probability models, fundamental principles of estimation and hypothesis testing, inferences about means, correlation, linear regression.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms. One (1) course:
- BIOL-E 112 Basic Biology by Examination II
- BIOL-H 111 Integrated Freshman Learning Experience I when taken Summer 2024 or later
- BIOL-L 112 Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms
BIOL-E 112 Basic Biology by Examination II
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Credit by examination for demonstrating an understanding of basic facts and concepts of the lecture content of BIOL-L 112.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of the following: BIOL-E 112, BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-L 112, or BIOL-Q 201.
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BIOL-H 111 Integrated Freshman Learning Experience I
Credits
4
Prerequisites
Permission of IFLE Director/Biology Department
Description
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-E 112, BIOL-H 111, BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-L 112, or BIOL-Q 201.
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BIOL-L 112 Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms
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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Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I. One (1) 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-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
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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CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors

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.

CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors

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
Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory. One (1) course:
- CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors
- CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I
CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory

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.

CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors

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

CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I

Credits
3
Prerequisites
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.
Molecular Biology. One (1) course:
- BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology
- BIOL-S 211 Molecular Biology, Honors
BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology
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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BIOL-S 211 Molecular Biology, Honors
Credits
5
Prerequisites
BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112; and CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
Notes
R: CHEM-C 341 concurrent
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. Course will be taught at an honors level.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of BIOL-S 211 or BIOL-L 211.
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Related Science. Two (2) courses:
- ANTH-B 370 Human Variation
- BIOL-L 311 Genetics
- BIOL-M 250 Microbiology
- BIOL-M 380 Microbiology of Infectious Disease
- BIOL-S 311 Genetics, Honors
- PSY-P 346 Neuroscience
- SPH-N 231 HUMAN NUTRITION
ANTH-B 370 Human Variation
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ANTH-B 200; or consent of instructor
Description
Explores the variation within and between human populations in morphology (anatomy), physiology, genetics, and behavior with a focus on evolutionary processes acting on humans in the past, present and future to shape our body and genes.
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BIOL-L 311 Genetics

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.
BIOL-M 250 Microbiology
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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BIOL-M 380 Microbiology of Infectious Disease

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.

BIOL-S 311 Genetics, Honors

Credits
3
Prerequisites
BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211; and a minimum GPA of 3.300
Description
Trains students in the classic and modern principles of heredity and their application to understanding living systems and medicine. Requires rigorous engagement with the coursework, proficiency in independent scholarship, and regular participation in class discussions.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of BIOL-L 311 or BIOL-S 311.

PSY-P 346 Neuroscience

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.

SPH-N 231 HUMAN NUTRITION

Credits
3–3 credit hours
Prerequisites
None
Description
None
Ethics. One (1) course:
- BIOT-T 312 Societal Issues in Biotechnology
- ENG-L 240 Literature and Public Life
- HPSC-X 111 Ethical Issues in Biological and Medical Sciences
- PHIL-P 141 Introduction to Ethical Theories and Problems
- PHIL-P 242 Applied Ethics
- PHIL-P 340 Classics in Ethics
- PHIL-P 393 Biomedical Ethics
- POLS-Y 379 Ethics and Public Policy
- REL-D 340 Religion and Bioethics
- REL-D 350 Religion, Ethics, and the Environment
- REL-D 430 Problems in Social Ethics
- REL-R 170 Religion, Ethics, and Public Life
BIOT-T 312 Societal Issues in Biotechnology

Credits
3
Prerequisites
BIOL-L 112
Description
Consideration of the effects of recent advances in biotechnology on human affairs and the environment.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of BIOL-T 312 or BIOT-T 312.
ENG-L 240 Literature and Public Life
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Study of literary works that feature situations, issues, and problems of values or ethics in public life as seen from a variety of viewpoints. Discussion and writing will be directed to the works themselves and to the questions they raise for contemporary life.
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HPSC-X 111 Ethical Issues in Biological and Medical Sciences
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Investigation of ethical issues that arise in the biological and medical sciences, the impact of these issues on the behavior of scientists during the conduct of scientific research, and on the role of science in discussions about ethics and public policy. Introduction to major ethical theories and critical reasoning in biological and medical ethics.
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PHIL-P 141 Introduction to Ethical Theories and Problems
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Explores ethical theories and fundamental issues in philosophical ethics (e.g., relation of morality to self-interest, objectivity of ethics, happiness and the good life). Applies theory to contemporary problems. Concentrates on reading and interpretation of original philosophical texts, evaluation of argumentation, and development of skills in ethical reasoning, argumentation, and analysis.
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PHIL-P 242 Applied Ethics
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Application of moral theory to a variety of personal, social, and political contexts, such as world hunger, nuclear weapons, social justice, life-and-death decisions, and problems in medical ethics.
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PHIL-P 340 Classics in Ethics
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Notes
R: 3 credit hours in philosophy or 300-level work in a related field such as religious studies, political theory, or intellectual history. Students without this background should take PHIL-P 140
Description
Readings from Plato and Aristotle to Kant, Mill, and Nietzsche. Topics include virtue and human nature, pleasure and the good, the role of reason in ethics, the objectivity of moral principles, and the relation of religion to ethics.
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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.
POLS-Y 379 Ethics and Public Policy
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
This course examines the ethical responsibilities of public officials in democratic societies. It explores such topics as the meaning of moral leadership, the appeal to personal conscious in public decision making, and the problem of "dirty hands" among others. A special concern is how institutional arrangements affect moral choices.
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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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REL-D 350 Religion, Ethics, and the Environment
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Exploration of relationships between religious worldviews and environmental ethics. Considers environmental critiques and defenses of monotheistic traditions, selected non-Western traditions, the impact of secular \"mythologies,\" philosophical questions, and lifestyle issues.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of REL-D 350 or REL-R 371.
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REL-D 430 Problems in Social Ethics
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Intensive study of a selected problem in religion and society such as religion and American politics, war and conscience, medical ethics.
Repeatability
May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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REL-R 170 Religion, Ethics, and Public Life
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Explores religious convictions and their consequences for judgments about personal and social morality, including such issues as sexual morality, medical ethics, questions of socio-economic organization, and moral judgments about warfare.
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Concentration. One (1) of the following (see requirements below):
- Human Environment and Ecology
- Human Growth and Development
- Human Health and Disease
- Human Origins and Survival
- Human Reproduction and Sexuality
Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
1. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
2. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
3. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
4. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
5. Exceptions to major 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.

Bachelor of Science in Human Biology

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