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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
Introduction to the major and field of human and evolutionary biology; sub-disciplines, career options and areas for research; guest speakers.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Human Biology
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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38409D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-4:50pm | Monday | 1 of 90 | Helaine Lopes | WPHB27 | ![]() |
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 |
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38511R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 86 of 144 | Chrisandra Kufeldt | MRF340 | PDF (775799 KB) | ![]() |
38513R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Monday | 10 of 14 | PEDB13 | ![]() | ||
38515R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 9 of 14 | PEDB13 | ![]() | ||
38516R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 13 of 14 | PEDB13 | ![]() | ||
38517R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 14 | PEDB13 | ![]() | ||
38518R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 14 | PEDB13 | ![]() | ||
38522R | 001 | Lab | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 14 | PEDB13 | ![]() | ||
38528R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-10:50am | Friday | 5 of 14 | PEDB13 | ![]() | ||
38537R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:50pm | Friday | 8 of 14 | PEDB13 | ![]() | ||
38538R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Friday | 10 of 14 | 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 |
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38400R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 48 of 90 | Gioia Polidori | SOSB2 | PDF (229536 KB) | ![]() |
38401R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-10:50am | Monday | 10 of 11 | Helaine Lopes | PEDB16 | ![]() | |
38402R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:50pm | Monday | 9 of 10 | Helaine Lopes | PEDB16 | ![]() | |
38403R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 11 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB16 | ![]() | |
38404R | 001 | Lab | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 11 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB16 | ![]() | |
38405R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Thursday | 3 of 11 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB16 | ![]() | |
38406R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 6 of 11 | Gudrun Floyd | 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 (1) lecture and one (1) Lab.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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38411R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 13 of 90 | Helen (Eleni) Soultanakis | WPHB27 | PDF (349595 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
38420R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 12 of 54 | Helen (Eleni) Soultanakis | WPHB27 | PDF (349936 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
38412R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | 4 of 10 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB16 | ![]() | |
38413R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Monday | 8 of 10 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB16 | ![]() | |
38414R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 1 of 10 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB16 | ![]() | |
38415R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 2 of 10 | Lisa Le | PEDB16 | ![]() | |
38416R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Tuesday | 4 of 10 | Lisa Le | PEDB16 | ![]() | |
38422R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 3 of 10 | Lisa Le | PEDB16 | ![]() | |
38423R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Thursday | 2 of 10 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB16 | ![]() | |
38424R | 001 | Lab | 3:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 1 of 10 | PEDB16 | ![]() |
Explores and contrasts the core components of the traditional mediterranean lifestyle to those of other lifestyles in the world. Biological and anthropological perspectives for following sustainable lifestyles to improve and maintain personal health.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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38452R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 35 | Helen (Eleni) Soultanakis | DMC261 | PDF (376679 KB) | ![]() |
38453R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 1 of 10 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB16 | ![]() | |
38454R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 4 of 10 | 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 |
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38429R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 13 of 72 | Kurt Kwast | SOSB2 | PDF (316288 KB) | ![]() |
38430R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 3 of 10 | PED203 | ![]() | ||
38431R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 1 of 10 | PED203 | ![]() | ||
38432R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 6 of 10 | PED203 | ![]() | ||
38433R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 3 of 10 | 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 |
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38529R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 27 of 35 | Michael Campbell | DMC252 | PDF (451200 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 (1) lecture and one (1) Lab. For d-clearance, please fill out the form at forms.gle/k8MtQeMqx3hTrwMr5
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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38434D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 105 of 112 | Kurt Kwast | THH202 | PDF (389453 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
38435R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB7 | ![]() | |
38436R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB7 | ![]() | |
38438R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Jose Ubeda | PEDB7 | ![]() | |
38439R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Jose Ubeda | PEDB7 | ![]() | |
38440R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Jose Ubeda | PEDB7 | ![]() | |
38441R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 14 of 16 | Lisa Le | PEDB7 | ![]() | |
38442R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 11 of 16 | Lisa Le | 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.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221)
- Note: Register for one (1) lecture and one (1) Lab. For D-clearance: please fill out the form at forms.gle/k8MtQeMqx3hTrwMr5
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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38443D | 001 | Lecture | 5:30-6:50pm | Tue, Thu | 36 of 50 | Tito Borner | DMC156 | Word (54904 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
38508D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tue, Thu | 50 of 50 | Charles (Kiki) Crawford | DMC102 | PDF (330674 KB) | ![]() |
38444R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 15 of 15 | Gudrun Floyd | ZHS460 | ![]() | |
38445R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 2 of 15 | ZHS460 | ![]() | ||
38446R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | ZHS460 | ![]() | ||
38447R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 11 of 15 | Gudrun Floyd | ZHS460 | ![]() | |
38448R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 15 | Gudrun Floyd | ZHS460 | ![]() | |
38449R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 15 | ZHS460 | ![]() | ||
38514R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 15 | ZHS460 | ![]() |
Examination of the evidence for and against evolutionary bases of a range of human behaviors. Topics include sex differences, human reproductive strategies, race, IQ, human ecology. Duplicates credit in former ANTH 308.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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38530R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 27 of 27 | Chrisandra Kufeldt | LVL13 | PDF (779497 KB) | ![]() |
An exploration of how the human body works and why it works the way it does; draws from the fields of anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, engineering and paleoanthropology.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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38531R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 19 | Chrisandra Kufeldt | DMC252 | PDF (736705 KB) | ![]() |
Principles of diet therapy for the prevention and treatment of human disease.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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38541R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 41 of 80 | Gioia Polidori | ZHS252 | ![]() | |
38542R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 11 | Lisa Le | PED203 | ![]() | |
38543R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 11 | Lisa Le | PED203 | ![]() | |
38544R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 11 | PED203 | ![]() | ||
38545R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 4 of 11 | Charles (Kiki) Crawford | PED203 | ![]() | |
38546R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 10 of 11 | Charles (Kiki) Crawford | PED203 | ![]() |
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
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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38480R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Monday | 30 of 60 | Laura Held | SLH102 | ![]() | |
38481R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 | Shannon Cross | PEDB15A | ![]() | |
38482R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 10 | Shannon Cross | PEDB15A | ![]() | |
38483R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 10 | Shannon Cross | PEDB15A | ![]() | |
38484R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 6 of 10 | Shannon Cross | PEDB15A | ![]() |
The physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, musculoskeletal, digestive, endocrine and nervous systems in humans, with application to human health and pathology.
- Prerequisite: HBIO 301 and 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221)
- Note: For d-clearance/waitlist, please fill out this form: forms.gle/R6L8ej4oFxSYtVKa8
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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38488D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 40 of 45 | Kurt Kwast | THH208 | PDF (330211 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
38490R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 14 | Gudrun Floyd | PEDB13 | ![]() | |
38491R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 14 | Joshua Carlos | PEDB13 | ![]() | |
38492R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Lisa Le | PEDB13 | ![]() |
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 |
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38507D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | OFFICE | ![]() |
Selected topics in Human and Evolutionary Biology.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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Integrative Pathophysiology | ||||||||||
38455R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 35 | Charles (Kiki) Crawford | KAP148 | PDF (255378 KB) | ![]() |