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Human Biology (HBIO)
- To obtain D-clearance, please visit our website: dornsife.usc.edu/cf/bisc/heb-dclearance-form.cfm For other inquiries, please call (213) 740-2492 or visit PED-107
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38511R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 135 of 144 | Craig Stanford | MRF340 | Word (66048 KB) |  |
| 38513R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 14 of 16 | Eloise Pedersen | PEDB13 | | |
| 38515R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 15 of 16 | Eloise Pedersen | PEDB13 | | |
| 38516R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Katie Sayre | PEDB13 | | |
| 38517R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 16 | Katie Sayre | PEDB13 | | |
| 38518R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 15 of 16 | Eloise Pedersen | PEDB13 | | |
| 38522R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Charles Lehnen | PEDB13 | | |
| 38528R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Katie Sayre | PEDB13 | | |
| 38537R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Thursday | 12 of 16 | Charles Lehnen | PEDB13 | | |
| 38538R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Charles Lehnen | PEDB13 | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38400R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 70 of 75 | Bob Girandola | SOSB46 | PDF (291425 KB) | |
| 38401R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 15 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB16 | | |
| 38402R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 15 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB16 | | |
| 38403R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 15 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB16 | | |
| 38404R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-10:50am | Monday | 15 of 15 | Helaine Lopes | PEDB16 |  | |
| 38405R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 15 | Joshua Carlos | 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.
- Note: Register for one lecture and lab listed immediately following that lecture
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38411R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 82 of 90 | Bob Girandola | WPHB27 | PDF (151730 KB) | |
| 38420R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 83 of 90 | Bob Girandola | WPHB27 | PDF (151730 KB) | |
| 38412R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:50pm | Monday | 16 of 18 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB16 | | |
| 38413R | 001 | Lab | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 17 of 18 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB16 | | |
| 38414R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Helen (Eleni) Soultanakis | PEDB16 | | |
| 38415R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 17 of 18 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB16 | | |
| 38416R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 17 of 18 | Alexis Camacho | PEDB16 | | |
| 38422R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 17 of 18 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB16 | | |
| 38423R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 15 of 18 | Alexis Camacho | PEDB16 | | |
| 38424R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 17 of 18 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB16 | | |
| 38425R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 17 of 18 | Alexis Camacho | PEDB16 | | |
| 38426R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Thursday | 14 of 18 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB16 | |
Evaluation of drugs, nutritional supplements, and ergogenic aids that are purported to enhance human athletic performance.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38429R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 70 of 80 | Kurt Kwast | MRF340 | PDF (354184 KB) | |
| 38430R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 17 of 20 | Helen (Eleni) Soultanakis | PED203 | | |
| 38431R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Helen (Eleni) Soultanakis | PED203 | | |
| 38432R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Thursday | 18 of 20 | Helen (Eleni) Soultanakis | PED203 | | |
| 38433R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 16 of 20 | Helen (Eleni) Soultanakis | PED203 | |
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 | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 34 of 35 | Maureen McCarthy | SLH100 | PDF (156359 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 one lecture and lab listed immediately following that lecture
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38434R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 112 of 120 | Kurt Kwast | THH202 | PDF (341512 KB) | |
| 38435D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 15 | Lisa Le | PEDB7 | | |
| 38436D | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 16 | Lisa Le | PEDB7 | | |
| 38437D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 15 | Alexis Camacho | PEDB7 | | |
| 38438D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 14 | Lisa Le | PEDB7 | | |
| 38439D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-2:50pm | Friday | 10 of 14 | Lisa Le | PEDB7 | | |
| 38440D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 16 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB7 | | |
| 38441D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 14 | Alexis Camacho | PEDB7 | | |
| 38442D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | Alexis Camacho | PEDB7 | |
Gastrointestinal physiology and energy metabolism as it relates to macronutrient intake. Theories and principles of nutrition and their impact on metabolic regulation. Prerequisites: BISC 220L or BISC 221L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 200.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38443D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 71 of 74 | Helaine Lopes | ZHS352 | PDF (371833 KB) | |
| 38508D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 14 of 15 | Helen (Eleni) Soultanakis | SOSB45 | PDF (412440 KB) | |
| 38444R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 14 of 15 | Lauren Visconti | PEDB15B | | |
| 38445R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 15 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB15B | | |
| 38446R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Lauren Visconti | PEDB15B | | |
| 38447R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 15 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB15B | | |
| 38448R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 14 of 15 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB15B | | |
| 38449R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Monday | 11 of 14 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB15B | |
Principles of diet therapy for the prevention and treatment of human disease.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38541R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 59 of 64 | Gioia Polidori | ZHS252 | PDF (145729 KB) | |
| 38542R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 16 | Lisa Le | PEDB7 | | |
| 38543R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 16 of 16 | Alexis Camacho | PEDB7 | | |
| 38544R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 16 | Lisa Le | PEDB7 | | |
| 38545R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 15 of 16 | Lisa Le | PEDB7 | |
Evolutionary, cultural, and environmental factors in the emergence and existence of diseases; a Darwinian examination of illness in the human species.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38533R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 25 of 40 | Gioia Polidori | WPH207 | PDF (186987 KB) | |
Kinematic and kinetic analysis of human motion. Emphasis on performance enhancement and injury prevention.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (MATH 108 or MATH 125) and 1 from (PHYS 135A or PHYS 151)
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38480R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 51 of 75 | Jill L McNitt-Gray | SOSB46 | PDF (467149 KB) | |
| 38481R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 15 | Helaine Lopes | PEDB15A | | |
| 38482R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Monday | 14 of 15 | Harper Stewart | PEDB15A | | |
| 38483R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 15 | Helaine Lopes | PEDB15A | | |
| 38484R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 15 | Harper Stewart | PEDB15A | | |
| 38485R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 15 | Alexis Camacho | PEDB15A | |
The physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, musculoskeletal, digestive, endocrine and nervous systems in humans, with application to human health and pathology.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38488R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 26 of 75 | Casey Donovan,Kurt Kwast | SOSB46 | PDF (358520 KB) | |
| 38489R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 9 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB13 | | |
| 38490R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 11 | Alexis Camacho | PEDB13 | | |
| 38491D | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Joshua Carlos | | ||
| 38492D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Joshua Carlos | | ||
| 38493R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 15 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB13 | |
Application of scientific principles to conditioning, protecting,and rehabilitating the athlete. Laboratory, 2 hours. Prerequisites: HBIO 301L. Duplicates credit in former EXSC 441L.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38502R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Monday | 21 of 40 | Helaine Lopes | SOSB44 | PDF (298025 KB) | |
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 | 0 of 12 | OFFICE | |