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. Credit given for only one of B200 or S200. Pre- or co-requisites: One college-level course in statistics; ANTH B200.
The primary learning goals for HUBI B200 or S200 are: Scientific Reasoning, Knowledge of Human Biological Processes, Interdisciplinarity & Synthesis, Collaborative problem solving, Communication and Writing.
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. Credit given for only one of B200 or S200. Pre- or co-requisites: One college-level course in statistics; ANTH B200.
The primary learning goals for HUBI B200 or S200 are: Scientific Reasoning, Knowledge of Human Biological Processes, Interdisciplinarity & Synthesis, Collaborative problem solving, Communication and Writing.
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. Prerequisites: HUBI B200 or S200. Credit given for only one of B300 or S300.
The primary learning goals for HUBI B300 or S300 are: Interdisciplinarity & Synthesis, Collaborative problem solving, Communication and Writing, Ethical Reasoning, Civic Engagement. Scientific Reasoning from HUBI B200/S200 is foundational to this course.
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. Prerequisites: HUBI B200 or S200. Credit given for only one of B300 or S300.
The primary learning goals for HUBI B300 or S300 are: Interdisciplinarity & Synthesis, Collaborative problem solving, Communication and Writing, Ethical Reasoning, Civic Engagement. Scientific Reasoning from HUBI B200/S200 is foundational to this course.
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. Prerequisites: HUBI B200 or S200; B300 or S300.
All of the HUBI learning goals are incorporated into HUBI B400, with varying degrees of emphasis.