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Human Biology Major
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Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis:
- Health Science
- Exercise Science
- Applied Public Health
- Nutritional Sciences/Dietetics
- General Human Biology
- Cytotechnology
Health Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses 1 | 41-44 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes and Principles of Biology Lab: Cellular and Molecular Processes | ||
| Laboratory Safety (must take at the same time OR before taking chemistry) | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
Choose one (of 2) Anatomy and Physiology options: | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology and Anatomy and Physiology Lab | ||
or BOTH | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | ||
Choose one of the following options: | ||
| Fundamentals of Physics I and Fundamentals of Physics II | ||
| Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics II | ||
Writing Requirement 2 | ||
| Research and Rhetoric | ||
Choose one of the following 3 options: | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
or COMM 166 | Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | |
OR | ||
Any literature course, e.g., ENGLISH 104 Introduction to Literature | ||
OR | ||
One year of any college-level foreign language | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 32-33 | |
Choose three of the following course options: | ||
| Genetics | ||
or HUM BIOL 310 | Human Genetics | |
| Cell Biology | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
Required Courses | ||
| Principles of Microbiology and Principles of Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
or CHEM 311 | Analytical Chemistry | |
Health Science Electives (minimum of 8 credits): 3 | ||
| Genetics Laboratory | ||
| Cell Biology Laboratory | ||
| Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates | ||
| Advanced Microbiology | ||
| Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Developmental Biology Laboratory | ||
| Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy Laboratory | ||
| Kinesiology | ||
| Human Physiology Lab - Exercise and Metabolism and Exercise Physiology | ||
| Human Physiology Laboratory | ||
| Immunology Lab | ||
| Cancer Biology Laboratory | ||
Additional Upper-Level Electives | ||
| Human Genetics | ||
| Reproductive Biology | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| The Biology of Women | ||
| Science and Religion: Spirit of Inquiry | ||
| Principles of Sports Physiology | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Human Physiology Lab - Exercise and Metabolism | ||
| Art and Science | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Human Physiology Laboratory | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Cancer Biology | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Genetics Laboratory | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Cell Biology Laboratory | ||
| Evolutionary Biology | ||
| Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Comparative Physiology | ||
| Advanced Microbiology | ||
| Molecular Biology | ||
| Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Developmental Biology Laboratory | ||
| Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
| Nutritional Biochemistry | ||
| Life Cycle Nutrition | ||
| Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism | ||
| Medical Nutrition Therapy II | ||
| Maximum of ONE Psychology course | ||
| Physiological Psychology (Maximum of ONE Psychology Course) | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Total Credits | 73-77 | |
| 1 | It is highly recommended that as freshmen, pre-medical and pre-dental students take BIOLOGY 201, BIOLOGY 202 and CHEM 211, CHEM 212, CHEM 213, CHEM 214 and consult and adviser. |
| 2 | Satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher. |
| 3 | Requires a minimum of two upper-level laboratory courses within the Health Science electives |
Exercise Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 27 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes and Principles of Biology Lab: Cellular and Molecular Processes | ||
| Laboratory Safety (must take at the same time OR before taking chemistry) | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| First Aid and Emergency Care Procedures (First Aid/CPR Requirement may be met with Red Cross Certification)) | ||
| Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
| Fundamentals of Physics I | ||
or PHYSICS 201 | Principles of Physics I | |
| Choose one (of 2) Anatomy and Physiology Options: | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology and Anatomy and Physiology Lab | ||
or BOTH | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Writing Requirement 1 | 0-3 | |
| Research and Rhetoric | ||
Choose one of the following 3 options: | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
or COMM 166 | Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | |
OR | ||
Any literature course, e.g., English104 Introduction to Literature | ||
OR | ||
One year of any college-level foreign language | ||
| Strongly recommended, but not required. | ||
| Fundamentals of Healthcare Terminology | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 30 | |
| Principles of Sports Physiology | ||
| Kinesiology | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Human Physiology Lab - Exercise and Metabolism | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
Choose one of the following courses: | ||
| Genetics | ||
or HUM BIOL 310 | Human Genetics | |
Organic Chemistry options | ||
| Bio-Organic Chemistry and Bio-Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
OR | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
Additional Courses 2 | ||
| Genetics Laboratory | ||
| Cell Biology Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates | ||
| Advanced Microbiology | ||
| Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Developmental Biology Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy Laboratory | ||
| Human Physiology Laboratory | ||
| Immunology Lab | ||
| Cancer Biology Laboratory | ||
| Human Genetics | ||
| Reproductive Biology | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| The Biology of Women | ||
| Science and Religion: Spirit of Inquiry | ||
| Human Physiology Lab - Exercise and Metabolism | ||
| Art and Science | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Cancer Biology | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| Teaching Assistantship | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Genetics Laboratory | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Cell Biology Laboratory | ||
| Evolutionary Biology | ||
| Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Comparative Physiology | ||
| Molecular Biology | ||
| Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Developmental Biology Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Nutritional Biochemistry | ||
| Life Cycle Nutrition | ||
| Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism | ||
| Medical Nutrition Therapy II | ||
| (Only) ONE course in Psychology may be used for upper-level electives. | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Total Credits | 57-60 | |
| 1 | Satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher |
| 2 | Verify 1 course is Laboratory Elective |
Applied Public Health
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 41-44 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes and Principles of Biology Lab: Cellular and Molecular Processes | ||
| Laboratory Safety | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Science of Food Preparation | ||
| Fundamentals of Healthcare Terminology | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 1 | ||
Select one (of 2) Anatomy and Physiology Optons: | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology and Anatomy and Physiology Lab | ||
or BOTH | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| MATH | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
Select one (of 3) options: | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
or COMM 166 | Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | |
OR | ||
| Any literature course, e.g., ENGLISH 104 Introduction to Literature | ||
OR | ||
One year of college-level foreign language | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 30 | |
Required: | ||
| Principles of Microbiology and Principles of Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| Quantity Food Production and Service | ||
| Community and Public Health Nutrition | ||
| Healthcare II: Survey of Disease & Treatments | ||
Choose one: | ||
| Advanced Microbiology | ||
| Cancer Biology Laboratory | ||
Select one option for organic chemistry: | ||
| Bio-Organic Chemistry and Bio-Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Electives, as needed, to acquire 30 credits of upper level coursework. Options to fulfill this requirement include upper level courses in Human Biology, Nutrional Science, Biology and Psychology. | ||
| Total Credits | 71-74 | |
| 1 | May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher |
Nutritional Sciences/Dietetics
Note: Students must have a grade of C or better in CHEM 211 and BIO 201 in order to declare their major in Nutritional Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 35-38 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes and Principles of Biology Lab: Cellular and Molecular Processes | ||
| Laboratory Safety (must take at the same time OR before taking chemistry) | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 1 | ||
Select one (of 2) Anatomy and Physiology options: | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology and Anatomy and Physiology Lab | ||
or BOTH | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Survey of Nutrition Related Professions | ||
| Science of Food Preparation | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
or PSYCH 203 | Introduction to Lifespan Development | |
| Required Courses | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Required Upper-Level Courses | 45-46 | |
| Genetics | ||
or HUM BIOL 310 | Human Genetics | |
| Principles of Microbiology and Principles of Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Bio-Organic Chemistry and Bio-Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
Select one (of two) physiology options | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Human Physiology Lab - Exercise and Metabolism | ||
or HUM BIOL 402 | Human Physiology | |
| Human Nutrition | ||
| Quantity Food Production and Service | ||
| Life Cycle Nutrition | ||
| Community and Public Health Nutrition | ||
| Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism | ||
| Medical Nutrition Therapy I: an Integrative and Functional Approach | ||
| Medical Nutrition Therapy II | ||
| Nutritional Science Seminar | ||
Choose one of the following options: | ||
| Nutritional Biochemistry | ||
| Biochemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Additional Courses (NOT REQUIRED) to Consider | ||
| Teaching Assistantship | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Total Credits | 80-84 | |
| 1 | Satisfied for students with an ACT English score of 32 or higher. |
s/Dietetics Emphasis.
General Human Biology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 30-35 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes and Principles of Biology Lab: Cellular and Molecular Processes | ||
| Laboratory Safety (must take at the same time OR before taking chemistry) | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 1 | ||
Choose one (of 2) Anatomy and Physiology options: | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology and Anatomy and Physiology Lab | ||
or BOTH | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
Choose one of the following 3 options: | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
or COMM 166 | Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | |
or | ||
Any literature course, e.g., ENGLISH 104 Introduction to Literature | ||
or | ||
One year of any college-level foreign language | ||
Organic Chemistry - choose one option | ||
| Bio-Organic Chemistry and Bio-Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
OR | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 30-31 | |
| Choose one course from three of the four areas: | ||
Genetics | ||
| Genetics | ||
or HUM BIOL 310 | Human Genetics | |
Physiology (one of two options) | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Human Physiology Lab - Exercise and Metabolism 3 | ||
Nutrition | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
Cell Biology | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
or BIOLOGY 307 | Cell Biology | |
| Additional Courses 2, 3 | ||
| Genetics Laboratory | ||
| Cell Biology Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| Principles of Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates | ||
| Advanced Microbiology | ||
| Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Developmental Biology Laboratory | ||
| Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy Laboratory | ||
| Kinesiology | ||
| Human Physiology Laboratory | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Human Physiology Lab - Exercise and Metabolism | ||
| Immunology Lab | ||
| Cancer Biology Laboratory | ||
| Nutritional Biochemistry | ||
| Human Genetics | ||
| Reproductive Biology | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| The Biology of Women | ||
| Science and Religion: Spirit of Inquiry | ||
| Principles of Sports Physiology | ||
| Human Anatomy Laboratory | ||
| Kinesiology | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Human Physiology Lab - Exercise and Metabolism | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Human Physiology Laboratory | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Cancer Biology | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| Teaching Assistantship | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Genetics Laboratory | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Cell Biology Laboratory | ||
| Evolutionary Biology | ||
| Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Comparative Physiology | ||
| Advanced Microbiology | ||
| Molecular Biology | ||
| Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Developmental Biology Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
| Nutritional Biochemistry | ||
| Life Cycle Nutrition | ||
| Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism | ||
| Medical Nutrition Therapy II | ||
| (Only) ONE Psychology courses may be used toward upper-level requirements | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Total Credits | 60-66 | |
| 1 | Satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher |
| 2 | Select upper-level courses with assistance of a faculty adviser. A maximum of one PSYCH course can be applied to the major. |
| 3 | Verify 3 courses are Laboratory Elective |
Cytotechnology
- UW-Green Bay is affiliated with two schools of cytotechnology: the Mayo Clinic and UW-Madison.
- Students complete 92 credits at UW-Green Bay, including all general education requirements, and then take an 11-month, 32-credit clinical internship at one of the cooperating institutions.
- After completion of the internship, students will graduate with a degree in Human Biology and be eligible for professional certification.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 31-34 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Processes and Principles of Biology Lab: Cellular and Molecular Processes | ||
| Laboratory Safety | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 1 | ||
| Select one (of 3) options: | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
or COMM 166 | Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | |
or | ||
Any literature course, e.g., ENGLISH 104 Introduction to Literature | ||
or | ||
One year of college-level foreign language | ||
| Select one (of 2) Anatomy and Physiology options: | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology and Anatomy and Physiology Lab | ||
or BOTH | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Math | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 53-54 | |
Select one course from three of the four areas: | ||
Genetics | ||
| Genetics | ||
or HUM BIOL 310 | Human Genetics | |
Physiology | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Human Physiology Lab - Exercise and Metabolism | ||
Nutrition | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
Cell Biology | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
or BIOLOGY 307 | Cell Biology | |
Choose 6 credits of the following elective courses: 2 | ||
| Human Genetics | ||
| Reproductive Biology | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| Science and Religion: Spirit of Inquiry | ||
| Human Anatomy Laboratory | ||
| Kinesiology | ||
| Human Physiology Lab - Exercise and Metabolism | ||
| Art and Science | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Cancer Biology | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Genetics Laboratory | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Cell Biology Laboratory | ||
| Evolutionary Biology | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| Principles of Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Comparative Physiology | ||
| Advanced Microbiology | ||
| Molecular Biology | ||
| Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Developmental Biology Laboratory | ||
| Bio-Organic Chemistry | ||
| Bio-Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
| Nutritional Biochemistry | ||
| Life Cycle Nutrition | ||
| Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism | ||
| Medical Nutrition Therapy II | ||
| (Only) ONE Psychology course may be used for upper level electives. | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
Cytotechnology Internship | ||
| Internship 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 84-88 | |
| 1 | Satisfied for students with an ACT English score of 32 or higher. |
| 2 | Additional upper-level courses in Human Biology, Biology and Chemistry will depend upon the student’s choice of clinical facility. These courses should be selected with the help of a faculty adviser. |
| 3 | Students complete 32 credits of internship total over a 3 semester sequence. In some situations students may choose to pursue clinical training after graduation from UW-Green Bay. In this option is selected, additional upper-level elective credits are required. Consult an adviser for these situations. |
