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HUMBIO 2A: Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology

Introduction to the principles of classical and modern genetics, evolutionary theory, and population biology. Topics: micro- and macro-evolution, population and molecular genetics, population dynamics, and community ecology, emphasizing the genetics of the evolutionary process and applications to human populations.
Terms: Aut | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA

HUMBIO 2B: Culture, Evolution, and Society

Introduction to the evolutionary study of human diversity. Hominid evolution, the origins of social complexity, social theory, and the emergence of the modern world system, emphasizing the concept of culture and its influence on human differences.
Terms: Aut | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI, WAY-SMA

HUMBIO 2C: Introductory Chemistry Seminar

Preparation for biochemistry in the Human Biology core. Limited to students who have not previously enrolled in college chemistry classes or passed the Human Biology core chemistry exam.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1
Instructors: Wandless, T. (PI)

HUMBIO 3A: Cell and Developmental Biology

The principles of the biology of cells: principles of human developmental biology, biochemistry of energetics and metabolism, the nature of membranes and organelles, hormone action and signal transduction in normal and diseased states (diabetes, cancer, autoimmune diseases), drug discovery, immunology, and drug addiction. Prerequisite: college chemistry, a passing grade on the Human Biology core chemistry exam, or HUMBIO 2C.
Terms: Win | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA

HUMBIO 3B: Behavior, Health, and Development

Research and theory on human behavior, health, and life span development. How biological factors and cultural practices influence cognition, emotion, motivation, personality, and health in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
Terms: Win | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci

HUMBIO 3Y: Practicum in Child Development

Practical experience at Bing Nursery School for 3.5 hours per week. Pre- or corequisite: 3B. (AU)
Terms: Win | Units: 1
Instructors: Winters, J. (PI)

HUMBIO 4A: The Human Organism

Organ system physiology: the principles of neurobiology and endocrinology, and the functions of body organs. The mechanisms of control, regulation, and integration of organ systems function.
Terms: Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER: DB-NatSci

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
Terms: Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci

HUMBIO 6: Human Origins (ANTHRO 6, ANTHRO 206, BIO 106)

The human fossil record from the first non-human primates in the late Cretaceous or early Paleocene, 80-65 million years ago, to the anatomically modern people in the late Pleistocene, between 100,000 to 50,000 B.C.E. Emphasis is on broad evolutionary trends and the natural selective forces behind them.
Terms: Win | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors: Klein, R. (PI)

HUMBIO 16SC: Stanford Safari: Field Observations in Our Own Backyard

Interdisciplinary approach to analyzing complex institutions using Stanford as focus; field observation skills including photography. Disciplines include anthropology, sociology, structural and landscape architectures, art, photography, tourism, educational theory, history, climatology, ecology, natural history.
Terms: Aut | Units: 2
Instructors: Siegel, R. (PI)
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