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
Instructors:
Boggs, C. (PI)
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Durham, W. (PI)
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Francke, U. (PI)
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Boggs, C. (PI)
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Durham, W. (PI)
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Francke, U. (PI)
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McFadden, T. (TA)
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Popov, L. (TA)
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Widmer, T. (TA)
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Zhang, P. (TA)
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
Instructors:
Brown, M. (PI)
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Klein, R. (PI)
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Briggs, B. (TA)
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Gispen, F. (TA)
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Hunter, G. (TA)
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Tisdale, R. (TA)
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 or completion of the HumBio chemistry lecture series during the fall quarter.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Fuller, M. (PI)
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Kaiser, A. (PI)
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Nusse, R. (PI)
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Fuller, M. (PI)
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Kaiser, A. (PI)
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Nusse, R. (PI)
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Scott, M. (PI)
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Talbot, W. (PI)
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McFadden, T. (TA)
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Popov, L. (TA)
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
Instructors:
Lickliter, R. (PI)
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Lyons, D. (PI)
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Briggs, B. (TA)
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Lickliter, R. (PI)
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Lyons, D. (PI)
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Briggs, B. (TA)
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Gispen, F. (TA)
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Hunter, G. (TA)
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Tisdale, R. (TA)
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:
Wise, B. (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
Instructors:
Heller, H. (PI)
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McFadden, T. (TA)
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Popov, L. (TA)
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Heller, H. (PI)
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McFadden, T. (TA)
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Popov, L. (TA)
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Widmer, T. (TA)
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Zhang, 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
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
Instructors:
Baker, L. (PI)
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Goulder, L. (PI)
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Briggs, B. (TA)
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Baker, L. (PI)
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Goulder, L. (PI)
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Briggs, B. (TA)
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Gispen, F. (TA)
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Hunter, G. (TA)
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Tisdale, R. (TA)
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 8SI: Food and Environment as a Community Force for Social Justice
Lecture/discussion series with faculty involved in many aspects of public service. Goal is to enhance the Stanford living experience by confronting individuals with the ripple effects of their everyday living and how people can collectively effect social change. Working from the Storey Community Garden and farmers markets to the scenic expanses of California's natural beauty with trips to Jasper Ridge and Yosemite, students engage with food consumption and production, environmental protection, agriculture and land use, obesity and overnutrition, and sustainable travel.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Gardner, C. (PI)
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Murray, A. (PI)
HUMBIO 15SI: Understanding Children's Disabilities
Introduction to children's disabilities and treatments. Description of types of disorders and the psychological struggles of living with such disorders. Topics include common psychiatric and developmental disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Williams Syndrome, and Fragile X. Guest speakers with firsthand experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Heaney, C. (PI)
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