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HUMBIO 4A: The Human Organism

Integrative Physiology: Neurobiology, endocrinology, and organ system function, control, and regulation. HUMBIO 4A and HUMBIO 4B are designed to be taken concurrently. Periodically there will be lectures that address related content in the two courses. Concurrent enrollment is strongly encouraged and is necessary for majors to meet recommended declaration deadlines. Human Biology majors are required to take the Human Biology Core Courses for a letter grade.
Terms: Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA

HUMBIO 4B: Behavior, Health, and Development

Research and theory on human behavior, health, and life span development. How biological factors and cultural and educational practices influence cognition, behavior, and health across the lifespan. Introduction to research methods, including study design, statistical analysis, and causal inference. HUMBIO 4B, with HUMBIO2B and HUMBIO 3B, satisfies the Writing in the Major (WIM) requirement for students in Human Biology. HUMBIO 4A and HUMBIO 4B are designed to be taken concurrently. Periodically there will be lectures that address related content in the two courses. Concurrent enrollment is strongly encouraged and is necessary for majors to meet recommended declaration deadlines. Human Biology majors are required to take the Human Biology Core Courses for a letter grade.
Terms: Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI

HUMBIO 4Y: Practicum in Child Development

Learning about young children's physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and language development through guided observations and discussions from Bing Nursery School, Stanford's lab school for research and training in child development. Weekly guided observations and 5 discussion meetings. Pre- or corequisite: HUMBIO 4B: Behavior, Health, and Development.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1
Instructors: ; Mabry, M. (PI)

HUMBIO 5E: Science Education in Human Biology

In this seminar, students will learn about research on science education. They will use this knowledge to create and analyze teaching material such as section plans, exams, and problem sets. Material produced in this course will be related to the topics covered in the core course of the Program in Human Biology. Students will experience and practice various teaching styles.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1
Instructors: ; Salmeen, A. (PI)

HUMBIO 35: Your Body at Stanford: The Physiology of College

A lot happens at college besides studying. As a Stanford student, you will experience a new way of living and you will have to make decisions that can impact your health and your success at Stanford and beyond. The goal of this new class is to provide you with a foundation of knowledge that can optimize your health and performance throughout college. This is an applied physiology class that will be open to all students with or without science backgrounds. Think of it as a user manual for your body while you are at Stanford. The class will be partly lecture, partly discussion and partly activity based so you can learn by seeing, hearing, and doing. Topics will include your body's response to physical activity (or lack thereof), nutrition, sleep, stress, alcohol, caffeine, drugs, and relationships. Throughout the class, you will be made aware of campus resources related to these topics in case you ever need them. No prerequisites.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3

HUMBIO 82A: Qualitative Research Methodology

This course introduces students to core concepts and methods of qualitative research. Through a variety of hands-on learning activities, readings, field experiences, class lectures and discussions, students will explore the process and products of qualitative inquiry. This course is designed particularly to support Human Biology undergraduates in designing, proposing and preparing for Honors Thesis research; students may use the course assignments and office hours to support individual research needs (e.g., proposal design, IRB protocol, pilot work).
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors: ; Wolf, J. (PI)

HUMBIO 112: Conservation Biology: A Latin American Perspective (BIO 144, BIO 234)

Principles and application of the science of preserving biological diversity. Conceptually, this course is designed to explore the major components relevant to the conservation of biodiversity, as exemplified by the Latin American region. The conceptual frameworks and principles, however, should be generally applicable, and provide insights for all regions of the world. All students will be expected to conduct a literature research exercise leading to a written report, addressing a topic of their choosing, derived from any of the themes discussed in class.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci

HUMBIO 113: The Human-Plant Connection

The intertwined biologies of humans and plants, particularly the ways in which people and plants have imposed selection pressures and ecological change on one another. Topics include evolution and basic plant structure; plant domestication; effects of agriculture on human health and physiology; plants in traditional and contemporary diets; and human influences on plant biology through genetic manipulation and environmental change. Class meetings center on journal articles. Final project includes written and multimedia presentations.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors: ; Preston, K. (PI)

HUMBIO 114: Global Change and Emerging Infectious Disease (EARTHSYS 114, EARTHSYS 214, ESS 213)

The changing epidemiological environment. How human-induced environmental changes, such as global warming, deforestation and land-use conversion, urbanization, international commerce, and human migration, are altering the ecology of infectious disease transmission, and promoting their re-emergence as a global public health threat. Case studies of malaria, cholera, hantavirus, plague, and HIV.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
Instructors: ; Jones, J. (PI)

HUMBIO 123E: Health Economics & Policy: exploring health disparities, child health & health care spending

This course addresses issues related to population health, health care, and health policy, using tools from empirical and theoretical economics. We will study topics such as the demand for health care, socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in population health outcomes, health insurance design, determinants of health care spending, technological change in the health care sector, pharmaceuticals, the opioid crisis, and public health insurance policy. Throughout the course, we will learn about research methodology that will help us to distinguish correlation from causation, and think critically about the role of the government and public policy. The course will feature concepts from microeconomic theory, statistics, and econometrics. Prerequisites: HUMBIO 3B and HUMBIO 4B or equivalent and statistics requirements or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors: ; Rossin-Slater, M. (PI)

HUMBIO 125: Current Topics and Controversies in Women's Health (FEMGEN 256, OBGYN 256)

(HUMBIO students must enroll in HUMBIO 125 or FEMGEN 256. PhD minor in FGSS must enroll in FEMGEN 256. Med students must enroll in OBGYN 256.) Interdisciplinary. Focus is primarily on the U.S., with selected global women's health topics. Topics include: leading causes of morbidity and mortality across the life course; reproductive (e.g. gynecologic & obstetric) health issues; sexual function; importance of lifestyle (e.g. diet, exercise, weight control), including eating disorders; mental health; sexual and relationship abuse; issues for special populations. In-class Student Debates on key controversies in women's health. Guest lecturers. Undergraduates must enroll for 3 units. PhD minor in FGSS should enroll for 3 units. Med students can enroll for 2 - 3 units. To receive a letter grade in any listing, students must enroll for 3 units. This course must be taken for a letter grade and a minimum of 3 units to be eligible for Ways credit. Enrollment limited to students with sophomore academic standing or above. Undergraduate prerequisite: At least 2 of the Human Biology Core or Biology Foundations or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr | Units: 2-3 | UG Reqs: GER:EC-Gender, WAY-SI
Instructors: ; Stefanick, M. (PI)

HUMBIO 130: Human Nutrition (CHPR 130)

The study of food, and the nutrients and substances therein. Their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease. Emphasis is on the biological, chemical, and physiological processes by which humans ingest, digest, absorb, transport, utilize, and excrete food. Dietary composition and individual choices are discussed in relationship to the food supply, and to population and cultural, race, ethnic, religious, and social economic diversity. The relationships between nutrition and disease; ethnic diets; vegetarianism; nutritional deficiencies; nutritional supplementation; phytochemicals. The material in this course is an introduction to the field and the target audience is undergraduates. It may be of interest to graduate students unfamiliar with the field. Graduate students enroll in CHPR 130. Undergrads enroll in HUMBIO 130. CHPR master's students must enroll for a letter grade.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors: ; Gardner, C. (PI)

HUMBIO 131: The Science of Human Movement Lab

This course covers the basic principles governing human movement with an emphasis on sports applications. The course spends roughly equal amounts of time on the applied anatomy and biology, meaning both the large and small-scale body structure and function. The applied anatomy portion includes body structure (the muscles and their connections) and mechanics (e.g. forces, torque, momentum and power), which together describe macroscopic movement. The applied biology portion includes the molecular and cellular basis of movement, mainly muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and the mechanisms of exercise damage, cramping, muscle memory, delayed-onset muscle soreness, and fatigue. Prerequisites: Human Biology Core or Biology Foundations or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-SMA

HUMBIO 134: Physiology of Pregnancy

This course will challenge students to apply what they have already learned in fundamental human physiological concepts to understand the science of human reproduction more deeply. Students will be able to discuss the physiological changes of pregnancy, the role of the placenta, and normal and abnormal fetal development. They will learn what happens during the process of birth, breastfeeding and the postpartum period. We will discuss how we can assess the genetic and physical health of a developing fetus, and emerging diagnostics technology. We will look at how things can go awry, and how this impacts the health of the newborn and of the birthing parent. We will discuss the importance of access to adequate prenatal care and the impact of social determinants of health and health disparities on outcomes. We will look at epidemiological data on toxins, climate change and other factors that can influence these processes, as well as discuss the contribution of health disparities. We will apply core scientific concepts to examine contraception and unwanted pregnancies. We will also use the concepts to analyze reasons for infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss and reproductive technology and treatments. We will delve into current and potential research looking at how the birthing parent shapes the fetus, and how the fetus and placenta impact the bodies, brains and future health of the birthing parent.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; DeTata, C. (PI)

HUMBIO 142M: Special Topics in Adolescent Mental Health (PSYCH 142A)

Includes the study of aspects of common mental health conditions seen in adolescent populations, such as prevalence, developmental course, gender differences, theoretical explanations, and therapeutic interventions. Topics will include mood/anxiety disorders, eating disorders, learning disabilities and ADHD, psychosis, sexual risk behaviors, developmental disorders, and addictive behaviors. Goals of this course include thinking critically about the unique mental health needs of diverse adolescent populations in their cultural contexts, devising ways to improve the way our society meets those needs, and strengthening writing and communication skills applicable to this area of inquiry.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4

HUMBIO 151R: Biology, Health and Big Data

We are living in a time of rapid growth in the accessibility and availability of biological and medical data. How can all this data be used to improve human health? In this course, students will look at case studies from diabetes and cancer research to learn how to access publicly available data ranging from genetic, protein and signaling pathway databases to information about clinical trials. Students will apply what they learn about bioinformatics databases to develop a research proposal and presentation on a biology-related topic of their choice. The class will have an interactive format with in-class data analysis activities. Students will gain skills in research methods including accessing, analyzing and presenting data. Assignments will use the R programming language. Prior programming experience is not required. Prerequisites: HUMBIO 2A and HUMBIO 3A or BIO 82 and BIO 83 or consent of instructor
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors: ; Salmeen, A. (PI)

HUMBIO 160: Human Behavioral Biology (BIO 150)

Multidisciplinary. How to approach complex normal and abnormal behaviors through biology. How to integrate disciplines including sociobiology, ethology, neuroscience, and endocrinology to examine behaviors such as aggression, sexual behavior, language use, and mental illness.
Terms: Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors: ; Sapolsky, R. (PI)

HUMBIO 163: The Opioid Epidemic: Using Neuroscience to Inform Policy and Law

The opioid epidemic has become a national problem, killing 115 people per day in the United States, and contributing to the first decrease in life expectancy in this country for decades. This is an upper division undergraduate class that aims to help students understand the science of opiates, how opioid prescribing and availability led us to be in this place, and how that information might be used to create effective policy to reverse it. Students will engage didactic work and interactive discussions to stimulate critical thinking at the interface between psychology, psychiatry, addiction medicine, neuroscience, communication, law, and society. They will develop the knowledge-base and framework to critically evaluate the science behind opioid addiction and how to apply this knowledge to address the addiction epidemic. This highly interactive seminar aims to engage the students in critical thinking didactics, activities and discussions that shape their understanding of the complexity inherent to the issues surrounding addiction and increase the student's ability to more critically assimilate and interrogate information. Preference will be given to upperclassmen, especially in the Human Biology program. Attendance at first class is mandatory. Prerequisites: HUMBIO 4A or PSYC 83 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-SI

HUMBIO 171E: Modern Ethical Challenges in Neuroscience and Organ Transplantation

Today we face unprecedented innovations in neuroscience and medicine. While these advances offer new hope, they also challenge medical, legal, and ethical paradigms. We will explore the ethical constructs surrounding topics including brain death, brain-computer interfaces and other adaptive technologies, and organ transplantation. The course material will include clinical and legal cases, scientific literature, film and popular culture, and experiential learning at Stanford Hospital. We will also focus on cultural comparisons between the US and Japan, where brain death is not widely accepted and deceased donor organ donation is rare. Course evaluation will be based on participation, written work, and team projects.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-ER

HUMBIO 191: Human Biology Practicum

The Practicum is a reflective Capstone option that allows students to make connections between academic, extra-curricular andpre-professional experiences. The Practicum is done throughout the Senior year and involves attending workshops, reflecting on your undergraduate experiences through a portfolio, and consolidating assignments including a presentation to your HumBio peers about your academic journey and a final Capstone essay. There are a variety of workshop options in the Practicum; your choices will reflect your own needs and aspirations. Options include alumni and career mentoring, practical skills development, and guided reflection workshops. Capstone progress and completion is tracked through the Human Biology Capstone Canvas site throughout the Senior year. Students begin their Practicum experience early, working on it each quarter of their Senior year. Students should enroll in the HumBio 191 unit the quarter completion of the Practicum requirements is planned, typically Senior spring. The structure of the Practicum is flexible and there is not a scheduled classroom meeting time. Students who need to complete all of the Practicum requirement in one quarter should enroll in Section 02, offered in Winter or Spring quarters only. Restricted to Human Biology majors.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1

HUMBIO 192S: Human Biology Synthesis

Capstone course series for HUMBIO seniors. Expands the work of the student's Area of Concentration. The Synthesis allows students the opportunity to craft a culminating, creative work of scholarship based on a synthesis of personal and academic interests, including service projects. Students should begin their synthesis either in the third quarter of Junior year or the first quarter of Senior year.Participation in the HUMBIO Senior Symposium during Spring quarter is required.Students should enroll in either 3 units for two quarters or 2 units for three quarters. Prerequisite: acceptance into the synthesis program: https://humanbiology.stanford.edu/capstone/synthesis. Notes: Contact Samantha Cooper for Department Consent.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1-3 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 6 units total)

HUMBIO 194: Honors

Restricted to Human Biology majors. Completion of the honors project, normally taken in the student's final quarter. First component: the honors thesis, a final paper providing evidence of rigorous research, fully referenced, and written in an accepted scientific style. Second component: participation in the honors symposium, including a 10-minute oral presentation followed by a brief question and answer session. Completion of HumBio 194 fulfills the HumBio Capstone requirement. Minimum grade required is 'B+' to earn an Honors degree. Prerequisites: HUMBIO 193 or HUMBIO 199 and acceptance into the honors program.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-10 | Repeatable for credit

HUMBIO 198: Senior Tutorial in Human Biology

Reading for Human Biology majors in exceptional circumstances and under sponsorship of Human Biology associated faculty. Students must apply through Human Biology student services before registering. Reading list, paper, and evaluation required. May be repeated for credit.Students will need to complete the Independent Study form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d2cce78ec61a423cb3b6329ba1248691
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-5 | Repeatable for credit

HUMBIO 199: Directed Reading/Special Projects

Human Biology majors must obtain a sponsor from the Human Biology associated faculty or the Academic Council. Non-majors and students who have not declared must obtain a sponsor only from the Human Biology associated faculty. Prerequisite: Faculty approval; application must be submitted to Student Services, https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d2cce78ec61a423cb3b6329ba1248691
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-4 | Repeatable 4 times (up to 16 units total)

HUMBIO 200: Teaching of Human Biology

For upper division undergraduates and graduate students. Practical experience in teaching Human Biology or serving as an assistant in a lecture course. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Win, Spr | Units: 1-5 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 10 units total)
Instructors: ; Kurina, L. (PI)
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