printer friendly pageHUMBIO 4A: The Human Organism
Integrative Physiology: Neurobiology, endocrinology, and organ system function, control, and regulation.
HUMBIO 4A and 4B are designed to be taken concurrently and exams for both sides may include material from joint module lectures. Concurrent enrollment is strongly encouraged and is necessary for majors in order to meet declaration deadlines.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Fernald, R. (PI)
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Heller, H. (PI)
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Kay, H. (TA)
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Kinney, L. (TA)
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Taylor, K. (TA)
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Tran, P. (TA)
HUMBIO 4B: Environmental and Health Policy Analysis
Connections among the life sciences, social sciences, public health, and public policy. The economic, social, and institutional factors that underlie environmental degradation, the incidence of disease, and inequalities in health status and access to health care. Public policies to address these problems. Topics include pollution regulation, climate change policy, biodiversity protection, health care reform, health disparities, and women's health policy.
HUMBIO 4B satisfies the Writing in the Major (WIM) requirement for students in Human Biology.
HUMBIO 4A and 4B are designed to be taken concurrently and exams for both sides may include material from joint module lectures.Concurrent enrollment is strongly encouraged and is necessary for majors in order to meet declaration deadlines.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
Instructors:
Baker, L. (PI)
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Nation, J. (PI)
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Hansen, N. (TA)
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Instructors:
Baker, L. (PI)
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Nation, J. (PI)
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Hansen, N. (TA)
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Kaufman, A. (TA)
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Menzies, J. (TA)
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Wu, O. (TA)
HUMBIO 5E: Science Education in Human Biology
In this seminar, students will become familiar with current 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. Prerequisite: HumBio Core or equivalent.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Salmeen, A. (PI)
HUMBIO 8P: Pre-field Course for Bolivia Impact Abroad in Child Family Health International
Enrollment restricted to undergraduates participating in Impact Abroad's Boliva Program. Focus is on understanding service-learning principles and the historical, social and political context of Bolivia's health system.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Ikoku, A. (PI)
HUMBIO 9: Public Service Internship Preparation (ARTSINST 40, EARTHSYS 9, EDUC 9, PUBLPOL 74, URBANST 101)
Are you prepared for your internship this summer? This workshop series will help you make the most of your internship experience by setting learning goals in advance; negotiating and communicating clear roles and expectations; preparing for a professional role in a non-profit, government, or community setting; and reflecting with successful interns and community partners on how to prepare sufficiently ahead of time. You will read, discuss, and hear from guest speakers, as well as develop a learning plan specific to your summer or academic year internship placement. This course is primarily designed for students who have already identified an internship for summer or a later quarter. You are welcome to attend any and all workshops, but must attend the entire series and do the assignments for 1 unit of credit.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Chow, V. (PI)
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Douglas, H. (PI)
HUMBIO 27: Traditional Chinese Medicine
The philosophy and history behind traditional Chinese medicine. Concepts such as Qi, Yin/Yang, meridians, Chinese organs, and the 5 elements. How these concepts are applied through techniques such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, Qi gong, and massage. How traditional Chinese medicine is understood from a scientific standpoint. Political and socioeconomic implications. Observation of an acupuncturist. Readings on the integration of Eastern and Western medicine and on traditional Chinese medicine.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Golianu, B. (PI)
HUMBIO 50SI: Computational Frontiers in Biology
The advent of modern computing has brought forward a myriad of practical applications to the world of biology. From Nex-Gen Sequencing to machine learning in diagnostic medicine, advances in computational sciences have forever changed the way we approach the life sciences. This survey course will be a breadth-wise exploration into this biotech revolution; each week, we will cover one simple computational topic, one simple biological process, and show how putting these concepts together gives rise to extremely powerful new analytical tools.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Fisher, P. (PI)
HUMBIO 65: Biosocial Medicine: The Social, Psychological, and Biological Determinants of Behavior and Wellbeing (EDUC 205, SOMGEN 215)
Explores how social forces, psychological influences, and biological systems combine to affect human behavior in early childhood, in the educational experience, and throughout the life course. Examines how behaviors are linked to well-being. Uses a flipped classroom model, in which a series of lectures are available for students to view on-line before class. In-class time then focuses on case studies from published research. Undergraduates enroll for 3 units. Students enrolling for 3 units attend two meetings per week; students enrolling for 2 units attend one meeting per week.This course must be taken for a minimum of 3 units and a letter grade to be eligible for Ways credit.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI, WAY-EDP
Instructors:
Barr, D. (PI)
HUMBIO 82A: Qualitative Research Methodology
Goal is to develop knowledge and skills for designing and conducting qualitative research studies including purposes, conceptual contexts, research questions, methods, validity issues, and interactions among these facets. Each student designs a qualitative research study.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Wolf, J. (PI)
HUMBIO 96Q: Injustice, Advocacy and Courage: The Path of Everyday Heroes
This course will study the paradigms of people of courage, action and energy who have fought against injustice by advocating for causes against great odds and at personal risk. The focus will be on everyday people who have taken action, often at great personal risk, not for ambition, but because of their convictions and steadfast commitment to their beliefs.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Abrams, W. (PI)
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