HUMBIO 124C: Global Child Health (MED 124, PEDS 124)
This course introduces students to key challenges to the health and well being of children worldwide. We explicitly focus on child and public health problems in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) to reflect the global burden of disease among children. We will review the scope and magnitude of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, as well as examine regional variations. We will then identify both medical and non-medical causes, effects of, as well as interventions to address, some of the biggest child health problems. The course will also prevent an overview of the role of culture, gender, and non-state actors (NGOs, foundations, etc.) on health and health policy. Enrollment limited to juniors, seniors and and graduate students or the consent of the instructor. HUMBIO students must enroll in
HUMBIO 124C. Med/Graduate students must enroll in
MED 124 or
PEDS 124
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
HUMBIO 135: Exercise Physiology
Explore the amazing capacity of your body to move and adapt within your everyday world. You will learn: how your body systems respond to the stress of acute exercise and adapt to chronic exercise training, how your cardiovascular system adapts to optimize oxygen delivery and utilization, how your muscles generate force and hypertrophy in response to training, and how your metabolic/biochemical pathways are regulated to support the increased energy demand of exercise. We will discuss theories on the causes of fatigue and muscle soreness, and on what limits human performance. Applied topics such as the effects of aging, gender, and environmental conditions (high altitude, heat, cold, microgravity) on your body will be emphasized in the second half of the course. Portions of the class will be taught through videos that use online lectures and engaging stories to illustrate physiology concepts. Prerequisites:
HUMBIO 4A or
BIO 84 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
HUMBIO 154B: Principles of Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in human populations. In this course, students will learn about design, measures of disease occurrence and measures of association between exposures - be they environmental, behavioral or genetic - and health outcomes of interest. Students will also learn about how error, confounding and bias can impact epidemiological results. The course draws on both classic and contemporary research articles, which students will learn to critically appraise. Through lectures, problem sets, written responses to original articles and in-class discussions, students will gain a solid foundation in epidemiology.
HUMBIO 154 courses can be taken separately or as a series. Upper division course with preference given to upperclassmen.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR
Instructors:
Kurina, L. (PI)
;
Yang, N. (TA)
HUMBIO 164: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Deficits in social communication and interaction and repetitive behaviors are the core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 1% of all children and costs society an estimated $268B annually. This interactive seminar course will provide an overview of our understanding of ASD, from genetics through epidemiology, biology and treatment, and the many implications for society, including the principles and problems of diagnosis, its impact upon family and across the lifespan, and controversies regarding its etiology, perception and care. Preference will be given to upperclassmen, especially in the Human Biology program. Attendance at first class is mandatory. Enrollment is limited to 18 students. Applications will be accepted on Wednesday, August 30th at 6:00PM, consistent with the Autumn Quarter enrollment. Applications will be closed on Wednesday, September 6th at 5:00PM. Application:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1609117a65644b21878c0ddbbbd2a8a3. Prerequisites: Human Biology core or
BIO 82 and
BIO 84 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
HUMBIO 176A: Medical Anthropology (ANTHRO 82, ANTHRO 282)
Emphasis is on how health, illness, and healing are understood, experienced, and constructed in social, cultural, and historical contexts. Topics: biopower and body politics, gender and reproductive technologies, illness experiences, medical diversity and social suffering, and the interface between medicine and science.Waitlist sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN6BTg4Rshq_n9Rijs3gz8O4Ppi8Ee3ya-0zd7RF65dtb_rg/viewform?pli=1.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, GER:EC-GlobalCom, WAY-EDP, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Garcia, A. (PI)
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
Instructors:
Kurina, L. (PI)
HUMBIO 192A: 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: Aut
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
Instructors:
Preston, K. (PI)
HUMBIO 193: Research in Human Biology
Independent research conducted under faculty supervision, in senior year, in pursuit of an honors project. May be taken for a maximum 2 quarters of credit. Honors applications are due Winter quarter of Junior year for Spring graduates.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors:
Anoshiravani, A. (PI)
;
Baumer, F. (PI)
;
Bhutani, N. (PI)
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Anoshiravani, A. (PI)
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Baumer, F. (PI)
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Bhutani, N. (PI)
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Boothroyd, J. (PI)
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Buckwalter, M. (PI)
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Camarillo, D. (PI)
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Darmstadt, G. (PI)
;
Eshel, N. (PI)
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Feldman, H. (PI)
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Gardner, C. (PI)
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Garner, J. (PI)
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Gibson, E. (PI)
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Gloyn, A. (PI)
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Hayden Gephart, M. (PI)
;
Heaney, C. (PI)
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Heller, H. (PI)
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Helms, J. (PI)
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Hosseini, H. (PI)
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Howitt, M. (PI)
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Jagannathan, P. (PI)
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Khavari, P. (PI)
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King, A. (PI)
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Knowles, J. (PI)
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Kuo, C. (PI)
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MacIver, M. (PI)
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Magnus, D. (PI)
;
Mellins, E. (PI)
;
Parvizi, J. (PI)
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Pasca, A. (PI)
;
Preston, K. (PI)
;
Reiss, A. (PI)
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Rosas, L. (PI)
;
Sarnquist, C. (PI)
;
Sherlock, G. (PI)
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Shrager, J. (PI)
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Snyder, M. (PI)
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Tabor, H. (PI)
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Winn, V. (PI)
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Yeatman, J. (PI)
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
Instructors:
Anoshiravani, A. (PI)
;
Baumer, F. (PI)
;
Bhutani, N. (PI)
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Instructors:
Anoshiravani, A. (PI)
;
Baumer, F. (PI)
;
Bhutani, N. (PI)
;
Blish, C. (PI)
;
Boothroyd, J. (PI)
;
Buckwalter, M. (PI)
;
Camarillo, D. (PI)
;
Darmstadt, G. (PI)
;
Eshel, N. (PI)
;
Feldman, H. (PI)
;
Gardner, C. (PI)
;
Garner, J. (PI)
;
Gibson, E. (PI)
;
Gloyn, A. (PI)
;
Hayden Gephart, M. (PI)
;
Heaney, C. (PI)
;
Heifets, B. (PI)
;
Heller, H. (PI)
;
Helms, J. (PI)
;
Hosseini, H. (PI)
;
Howitt, M. (PI)
;
Jagannathan, P. (PI)
;
Khavari, P. (PI)
;
King, A. (PI)
;
Knowles, J. (PI)
;
Kuo, C. (PI)
;
MacIver, M. (PI)
;
Magnus, D. (PI)
;
Parvizi, J. (PI)
;
Pasca, A. (PI)
;
Preston, K. (PI)
;
Reiss, A. (PI)
;
Rosas, L. (PI)
;
Sarnquist, C. (PI)
;
Sherlock, G. (PI)
;
Shrager, J. (PI)
;
Snyder, M. (PI)
;
Tabor, H. (PI)
;
Winn, V. (PI)
;
Yeatman, J. (PI)
HUMBIO 197: Human Biology Internship
Limited to returning Human Biology majors, declared prior to 2017. A supervised field, community, or lab experience of student's choosing, pre-approved by Human Biology faculty and student advisers, and initiated at least three quarters prior to graduation. Participation in a poster session on the internship experience is required during the first quarter that the student is in residence at Stanford after completion of the internship. May be repeated for credit and a total of 4 units accumulatively. Prerequisites: Human Biology core; application must be submitted to Student Services,
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d2cce78ec61a423cb3b6329ba1248691
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1-4
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 4 units total)
Instructors:
Preston, K. (PI)
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