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Dec 17, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Human Biology (B.S.)
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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.
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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
Select from the following
Select five courses from the following list. Credits: 15-20
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
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| 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.
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