Human Biology (B.S.)

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Jeremy Chambers, Department Head
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Alfred Dairy Science Hall 228
605-688-6141

Program Information

The curriculum in the Human Biology major is designed for students planning to apply to health-related professional programs (e.g. chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, optometry, occupational therapy, physical therapy and physician assistant.)

Course Delivery Format

Program coursework is on-campus, in classroom and laboratories, as well as field-based settings. Additional coursework is available at off-campus attendance centers. Limited coursework is available online.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Human Biology major, students will:

Demonstrate understanding and application of evolution; biological structure and function; biological and biochemical pathways and transformations of energy and matter; biological systems; and biology, biochemical, physiological and structural aspects of the human body.
Apply the process of science.
Demonstrate understanding of and application of quantitative reasoning; information flow, exchange, and storage; relationship between science and society.
Tap into the interdisciplinary nature of science.
Communicate and collaborate with other disciplines.

Academic Requirements

A grade of C or higher is required for all major requirements including BIOL, MICR, CHEM 112, CHEM 114, CHEM 326, CHEM 328, CHEM 464, PHYS, MATH, and STAT 281.

Requirements for Human Biology Major: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication: SGR #1 Elective Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication: SGR #2 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences: SGR #3 Electives Credits: 6 (PSYC 101 - General Psychology (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3 suggested and SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3 suggested)
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities: SGR #4 Electives Credits: 6 (PHIL 220 - Introduction to Ethics (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3 suggested)
Goal #5 Mathematics:
MATH 115 - Precalculus (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 5
or higher SGR #5 MATH course Credits 3-5 (Consult advisor as some professional schools require calculus.)
Goal #6 Natural Sciences:
BIOL 151 - General Biology I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
(Major Requirements), BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 (Major Requirements), BIOL 153 - General Biology II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 (Major Requirements), and BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 (Major Requirements)

Major Requirements

BIOL 119 - First Year Seminar Credits: 2
BIOL 151 - General Biology I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
BIOL 153 - General Biology II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
BIOL 202 - Genetics and Molecular Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 202L - Genetics and Molecular Biology Lab Credits: 1
BIOL 204 - Introduction to Cell Biology (COM) Credits: 3
BIOL 204L - Introduction to Cell Biology Lab (COM) Credits: 1
BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy (COM) Credits: 4
BIOL 221L - Human Anatomy Lab (COM) Credits: 0
BIOL 290 - Seminar (COM) Credits: 1
BIOL 325 - Physiology (COM) Credits: 4
BIOL 325L - Physiology Lab (COM) Credits: 0
BIOL 383 - Bioethics (COM) Credits: 4
MICR 233 - Introductory Microbiology Credits: 3
MICR 233L - Introductory Microbiology Lab Credits: 1
MICR 439 - Medical and Veterinary Immunology Credits: 3

Select from the following

Select five courses from the following list. Credits: 15-20

BIOL 470 - Cancer Biology (COM) Credits: 3
BIOL 476 - Advanced Mammalian Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 483 - Developmental Biology (COM) Credits: 3
BIOL 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 1-12 (3 credits required. Max of 3 credits allowed.)
BIOL 498 - Research (COM) Credits: 1-12 (3 credits required. Max of 3 credits allowed.)
CHEM 448 - Biophysical Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 448L - Biophysical Chemistry Lab Credits: 1
CHEM 464 - Biochemistry I (COM) Credits: 3
EXS 454 - Biomechanics (COM) Credits: 2
EXS 454L - Biomechanics Lab (COM) Credits: 1
HLTH 364 - Emergency Medical Technician (COM) Credits: 3
HLTH 364L - Emergency Medical Technician Lab (COM) Credits: 1
HSC 445 - Epidemiology Credits: 3
MICR 424 - Medical and Veterinary Virology Credits: 3
MICR 433 - Medical Microbiology (COM) Credits: 3
MICR 440L - Infectious Disease Lab Credits: 3
MICR 448 - Molecular and Microbial Genetics Credits: 4
NUTR 422 - Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism Credits: 4
PHA 352 - Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology I Credits: 3

Supporting Coursework

CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
CHEM 112L - General Chemistry I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
CHEM 114 - General Chemistry II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
CHEM 114L - General Chemistry II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry I (COM) Credits: 3
CHEM 326L - Organic Chemistry I Lab (COM) Credits: 1
CHEM 328 - Organic Chemistry II (COM) Credits: 3
CHEM 328L - Organic Chemistry II Lab (COM) Credits: 1
PHYS Elective Credits: 4 (Consult adviser as many professional schools require PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 , PHYS 111L - Introduction to Physics I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 , PHYS 113 - Introduction to Physics II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 , and PHYS 113L - Introduction to Physics II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 )
STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3

Electives

Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Total Required Credits: 120

Summary of Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science
System General Education Requirements*	24-26 Credit Hours
Major Requirements	53-58 Credit Hours
Supporting Coursework	23 Credit Hours
Electives**	13-20 Credit Hours

*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Academic Advising Guide Sheet

The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.