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Human Biology (HBIO)
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Foundations of the human species. Examination of scientific evidence from Darwinian theory, primate behavior, fossils, and the behavior of modern people. Laboratory. Duplicates credit in former ANTH 200Lg.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38511R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 109 of 122 | Stephanie Bogart | SGM124 | PDF (132983 KB) |   |
| 38515R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 15 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | AHFB10 | | |
| 38516R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 20 of 21 | AHFB10 | | ||
| 38517R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 17 of 20 | AHFB10 | | ||
| 38518R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 19 of 20 | AHFB10 | | ||
| 38522R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | AHFB10 | | |
| 38528R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | AHFB10 | |
To develop an understanding of Nutrition, especially as it pertains to optimal health and prevention of diseases. A study of macro and micro nutrients.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38400D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 31 of 32 | Bob Girandola | THH119 | PDF (260074 KB) | |
| 38401R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Helaine Lopes | PEDB16 |  | |
| 38402R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 15 of 16 | Helaine Lopes | PEDB16 | |
The physiological and nutritional basis of human performance. Factors that facilitate and limit athletic achievement. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Not available for major credit. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 205Lxg.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
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| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38411R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 85 of 93 | Bob Girandola | THH202 | PDF (267840 KB) | |
| 38420R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 87 of 88 | Bob Girandola | THH202 | PDF (267840 KB) | |
| 38412R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 17 of 18 | Tamara Espinet | PEDB15A | | |
| 38413R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Helaine Lopes | PEDB15A | | |
| 38414R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | PEDB15A | | ||
| 38415R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB15A | | |
| 38417R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 17 of 18 | PEDB15A | | ||
| 38421R | 001 | Lab | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 17 of 18 | PEDB15A | | ||
| 38422R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 18 | PEDB15A | | ||
| 38423R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 18 | Tamara Espinet | PEDB15A | | |
| 38425R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 18 of 18 | PEDB15A | | ||
| 38426R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 16 of 18 | PEDB15A | |
The roles of biology, culture, and the environment in shaping human society, integrating evolutionary biology and cultural theory. Duplicates credit in former ANTH 300.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38529R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Wed, Fri | 11 of 20 | Stephanie Bogart | AHF259 | PDF (128846 KB) | |
Major organ systems; functional implications of their relationships; gross and microscopic examination with an emphasis on practical skills in recognizing, dissecting, and differentiating anatomical structures. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 301L.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38434D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 85 of 90 | Trond Sigurdsen | THH102 | PDF (274245 KB) | |
| 38435R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | PEDB7 | | ||
| 38436R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Monday | 18 of 18 | Tamara Espinet | PEDB7 | | |
| 38437R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 17 of 18 | Tamara Espinet | PEDB7 | | |
| 38438R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 18 | PEDB7 | | ||
| 38439R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 18 | PEDB7 | | ||
| 38440D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 0 of 18 | |
Behavior and ecology of living nonhuman primates, with an emphasis on field studies of apes and monkeys. Topics include aggression, communication, reproduction, and cognition. Recommended preparation: HBIO 200Lg. (Duplicates credit in former ANTH 306.)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38531D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 21 | Craig Stanford | AHFB10 | PDF (229578 KB) | |
Theories and principles of regulation of vitamin/mineral metabolism as it relates to homeostasis of organ systems. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisites: HBIO 302L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 350.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38457R | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 5 of 20 | Gioia Polidori Francisco | VKC206 | PDF (175364 KB) | |
Theories of control and learning applied to motor performance; variables affecting performance in exercise, games, sports, and dance. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisites: HBIO 320L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 400L.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38461R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MWF | 49 of 60 | Gioia Polidori Francisco | THH210 | PDF (181498 KB) | |
| 38462R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 15 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB13 | | |
| 38463R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 15 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB13 | | |
| 38464R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 15 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB13 | | |
| 38465R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 15 | PEDB13 | |
Terminology, structure and function of muscle, bone and endocrine systems; effects of exercise and training on those systems. Prerequisite: BISC 220L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 401.
- Prerequisite: BISC 220
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38469R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tue, Thu | 9 of 15 | Laura Held, Gioia Polidori Francisco | VKC200 | PDF (179357 KB) | |
| 38470R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 15 | PEDB16 | |
Historical and theoretical approaches to major issues in the field of human evolutionary biology. Capstone course in which students will undertake an original independent research project. Prerequisite: HBIO 200Lg.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38535D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wed, Fri | 16 of 18 | Stephanie Bogart | AHF259 | PDF (193709 KB) | |
Regulation of metabolic pathways and endocrinology in health and metabolic diseases. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisites: HBIO 302L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 406L.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38474R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 53 of 60 | Lorraine Turcotte | THH114 | PDF (473987 KB) | |
| 38475R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Monday | 15 of 16 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB15A | | |
| 38476R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 14 of 15 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB15A | | |
| 38477R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 15 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB15A | | |
| 38478R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 9 of 15 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB15A | |
Examination of the etiology, prevention, and treatment of metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus and obesity that are major threats to public health. Prerequisite: BISC-220Lg. (Duplicates credit in former EXSC 409)
- Prerequisite: BISC 220
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38486R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 25 | Gioia Polidori Francisco | VKC206 | PDF (168742 KB) | |
The physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, musculoskeletal, digestive, endocrine, and nervous systems in humans, with application to human health and pathology. Prerequisite: BISC-220. (Duplicates credit in former EXSC 405)
- Prerequisite: BISC 220
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38488R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 61 of 75 | Bruce Yazejian | THH208 | PDF (121075 KB) | |
| 38489R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 15 | Tamara Espinet | PEDB16 | | |
| 38490R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 13 of 15 | Tamara Espinet | PEDB16 | | |
| 38491R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 15 | Tamara Espinet | PEDB16 | | |
| 38492R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Monday | 12 of 15 | Tamara Espinet | PEDB16 | | |
| 38493R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 15 | Tamara Espinet | PEDB16 | |
Practical laboratory experience in basic and applied exercise physiology, biochemistry, and/or biomechanics. Emphasizing development of laboratory techniques. Prerequisites: HBIO 203, HBIO 301, HBIO 302, HBIO 320. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 491.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38507D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 1 of 8 | Tamara Espinet, Jill L McNitt-Gray | OFFICE | |