Standard Program for Human Biology

This is an AB program that offers a strong foundation in biological sciences, within the context of a Theme composed of interdisciplinary selections.

Prerequisite courses:

1. MA 9; CH 33; BI 20 (or equivalents).
2. Biology: Five courses, including:
   a. BI 47 (Genetics); or, BI 48 plus either 50 (Cell biology), or 51 (Microbiology).
   b. One course in structure, development and physiology such as BI 19 Sec. 7, 32, 40, 44, 80, (or 117), 131, 188, 189; BN 1.
   c. Two biology (BI or BN) courses relating to the chosen theme (see below) and at the advanced level.
3. Methods: One course in statistics or methods. Examples: PY 9 (CG 9); SO 110; AM 165; BC 212, 213; AN 160.
4. Theme: Concentrators must also choose one of the following four themes and take four additional courses form among those listed under the chosen theme.
   Three of the four theme courses must be outside of biology or neuroscience (Two if Theme D).
   At least one of these theme courses must be at the advanced level.
   Courses to be included should represent a coherent course of study are subject to the advisor's approval.
   a. Human ecology and evolution: BI, CG, and AN courses in comparative biology, development and evolution; PY courses dealing with animal behavior and communication; and ES courses concerning the interrelationships between humans and the environment.
   b. Human health and disease: BI and BN courses dealing with structure, function, health and disease of humans and their cells, tissues, organs, organ systems and populations; PY courses focusing on normal and abnormal psychology; AC, AN, BC, HI, SO, and UC courses dealing with health and disease in the context of culture, history, gender and environmental issues.
   c. Race and gender: BI courses focusing on gender, evolution and comparative biology; AA, AC, AN, BC, BI, CG, ED, HI, PB, PY, SO, and UC courses concerned with issues of culture, gender, history, and race.
   d. The brain and behavior: BI courses dealing with behavioral ecology; BN courses; appropriate courses in anthropology (e.g., AN 20) and cognitive and linguistic sciences; PY courses (physiologic, developmental, social and experimental).
5. Senior capstone activity: May be fulfilled by an independent activity such as Directed Research (BI 195/196) project, or an appropriate advanced course or seminar; or an internship in an area relating to the program's theme. The appropriate activity will be developed or selected with consultation and approval of the concentration advisor. Honors in Human Biology is based on thesis and presentation pursuant to Directed Research.

Note: The inclusion of independent study courses (such as BI 195/196) within this program, and their fulfillment of the advanced level course requirements is subject to approval by the advisor.

Concentration advisors: Advisors by theme are as follows: Human Ecology and Evolution - Marjorie Thompson, 3-3814; Human Health and Disease - Lundy Braun, 3-3308, Sharon Swartz, 3-1582, Marjorie Thompson, Peter Heywood, 3-3415, Wayne Bowen, 3-3253; Race and Gender - Anne Fausto-Sterling, 3-2109; Brain and Behavior - Robert Patrick, 3-2630.