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Human Biology Program (BA)

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Biology Department information

The Bachelor of Arts Program in Human Biology is designed to provide students with a background in human-related biology courses as the focus of a broad and liberal education and in preparation for entrance into a variety of professional programs for healthcare providers. Specific tracks are tailored to serve students interested in careers as a physical therapist, physician assistant, physician or dentist. Students also should consult websites of programs to which they might apply for specific requirements beyond those listed in the tracks below.

Requirements

A. Biology

Thirty-two (minimum) to 40 (maximum) credits in biology, with at least 18 at the 300 level or above, to include:

Core Courses

Biology core courses, each with a grade of C- (1.7) or better.

BIO 111 - Organismal Biology (4)
BIO 113 - Principles of Biology (4).
BIO 167 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4).
BIO 168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
BIO 326 - Cell Biology (4).

Capstone

BIO 432 - Mammalian Physiology (4)

B. Foundational Oral Communication

With a grade of C (2.0) or better, one from:

COM 210 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
COM 338 - Communications in Business (3).

C. Foundational Written Communication

With a grade of C (2.0) or better, one from:

COM 225 - News Writing (3)
ENG 345 - Technical Writing (3).

D. Healthcare Delivery to Diverse Cultures

HCR 362 - Cultural Competence in Health Care (3)

E. Mathematics

MTH 111 - College Algebra (3). or equivalent proficiency by examination

F. Ethics

With grades of C (2.0) or better:

One from:
PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)
PHL 168 - Philosophy of Bioethics (3)
One from:
PHL 338 - Philosophy of Health, Disease and Illness (3).
PHL 344 - Philosophy of Medical Ethics (3).

G. General Psychology

PSY 100 - Principles of Psychology (3)

H. Statistics

One from:
BIO 301 - Biostatistics (4). (recommended)
PSY 322 - Basic Statistics and Probability (4)
SOC 215 - General Statistics (3)

I. Concentration of Choice

One of the following concentrations:

Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration

One from:
BIO 433 - Premedical Gross Anatomy (5).
BIO 445 - Regional Anatomy (3).
Either
BIO 405 - Microbiology Lecture (3).
BIO 406 - Microbiology Laboratory (1).
or
BIO 135 - Microbiology Basics (4)
CHM 150 - General Chemistry for Health Sciences (3)
CHM 151 - Chemistry Laboratory for Health Sciences (1)
CHM 252 - Biological Chemistry for Health Sciences (3).
One from:
CHM 253 - Biochemistry Laboratory for Health Sciences (1).
CHM 220 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (3).
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)
NSC 209 - Basic Nutrition for Healthcare Practitioners (3)
One from:
PSY 313 - Developmental Psychology (3) (recommended)
PSY 315 - Survey of Social Psychology (3)

Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration

CHM 150 - General Chemistry for Health Sciences (3)
CHM 151 - Chemistry Laboratory for Health Sciences (1)
CHM 252 - Biological Chemistry for Health Sciences (3).
CHM 253 - Biochemistry Laboratory for Health Sciences (1).
One of:
MTH 120 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4)
Equivalent proficiency by examination
One from:
MTP 320 - Medical Terminology for Health Professionals (2).
MTP 321 - Introduction to Medical Terminology (1).
One from:
PHY 143 - College Physics I (4)
PHY 243 - Principles of Physics I (5)
One from:
PHY 145 - College Physics II (4)
PHY 245 - Principles of Physics II (5)
PSY 313 - Developmental Psychology (3)
PTP 201 - Introduction to Physical Therapy (1).
PTP 413 - Physiology of Exercise (4).
Electives, chosen with an advisor, may include but are not limited to, these recommended courses:
BIO 447 - Biomechanics of Exercise and Sports (3).
HCR 300 - Health Care in the United States (3)

Pre-Medical Concentration

BIO 328 - Genetics (4).
BIO 405 - Microbiology Lecture (3).
BIO 406 - Microbiology Laboratory (1).
CHM 260 - Principles of Chemistry I (4)
CHM 261 - General Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHM 262 - Principles of Chemistry II (3-4).
One from:
CHM 263 - Introductory Quantitative Analysis Laboratory (1)
CHM 265 - Introductory Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Honors (1)
CHM 330 - Organic Chemistry I (4).
CHM 331 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1).
CHM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (3-4).
CHM 333 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1).
Either
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)
or
CHM 450 - Biochemistry I (3). and
CHM 452 - Biochemistry II (3).
One of:
MTH 120 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4)
Equivalent proficiency by examination
One from:
PHY 143 - College Physics I (4)
PHY 243 - Principles of Physics I (5)
One from:
PHY 145 - College Physics II (4)
PHY 245 - Principles of Physics II (5)
One from:
PSY 309 - Abnormal Psychology (3) (recommended)
PSY 316 - Biological Psychology (3)
PSY 315 - Survey of Social Psychology (3)
Electives, chosen with an advisor, may include but are not limited to:
BIO 418 - Lectures in Histology and Organology (3).
BIO 419 - Histology and Organology Laboratory (2).
BIO 425 - Immunology (3).
BIO 433 - Premedical Gross Anatomy (5).
BIO 445 - Regional Anatomy (3).
HCR 300 - Health Care in the United States (3)
PHS 315 - Introduction to Epidemiology (3)

Pre-Dental Concentration

BIO 328 - Genetics (4).
BIO 405 - Microbiology Lecture (3).
BIO 406 - Microbiology Laboratory (1).
CHM 260 - Principles of Chemistry I (4)
CHM 261 - General Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHM 262 - Principles of Chemistry II (3-4).
One from:
CHM 263 - Introductory Quantitative Analysis Laboratory (1)
CHM 265 - Introductory Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Honors (1)
CHM 330 - Organic Chemistry I (4).
CHM 331 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1).
CHM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (3-4).
CHM 333 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1).
Either
CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)
or
CHM 450 - Biochemistry I (3). and
CHM 452 - Biochemistry II (3).
One of:
MTH 120 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4)
Equivalent proficiency by examination
One from:
PHY 143 - College Physics I (4)
PHY 243 - Principles of Physics I (5)
One from:
PHY 145 - College Physics II (4)
PHY 245 - Principles of Physics II (5)
One from:
PSY 313 - Developmental Psychology (3)
PSY 315 - Survey of Social Psychology (3)
Electives, chosen with an advisor, may include but are not limited to:
BIO 418 - Lectures in Histology and Organology (3).
BIO 419 - Histology and Organology Laboratory (2).
BIO 425 - Immunology (3).
BIO 433 - Premedical Gross Anatomy (5).
BIO 445 - Regional Anatomy (3).
HCR 300 - Health Care in the United States (3)
PHS 315 - Introduction to Epidemiology (3)

J. Additional Requirements

All requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts degree, including:

General Education requirements .
BA distribution requirements, which include completion of the second semester of a foreign language or successful transfer of the second semester of a foreign language.
Completion of a minimum of 120 credits.
At least 33 credits in upper-division courses (numbered 300 or above).
A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in biology and at UM-Flint overall.

Minimum Credits for the Degree: 120 credits

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