Minor in Human Physiology

A minor in human physiology is offered to students who wish to enhance their knowledge of anatomy, neuroscience, exercise science, or nutrition.

Based on a strong foundation of the prerequisite courses in the basic sciences and human biology, the student will plan a program of five courses with the help of a departmental faculty advisor that will best accomplish the student’s specific objectives.

A student wishing to take a minor concentration (20 credit hours) may use no more than two courses from another concentration to fulfill the requirements for a minor concentration. The student will be required to complete the two core courses (8 credits) and an additional three courses (12 credits) from the following list.

Core Courses

  • SAR HS 369 Gross Human Anatomy (Prereq: CAS BI 105, 106)
  • SAR HS 370 Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology (Prereq: SAR HS 369)

Additional Courses

  • SAR HS 251 Human Nutrition Science
  • SAR HS 281 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
  • SAR HS 300 Epidemiology I
  • SAR HS 320 Genomics
  • SAR HS 342 Exercise Physiology (Prereq: CAS BI 211)
  • SAR HS 352 Healthcare Information Systems (Prereq: SAR HP 353)
  • SAR HS 360 Muscle Biology
  • SAR HS 375 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (Prereq: SAR HS 342)
  • SAR HS 550 Neural Systems (Prereq: one or more courses in basic neuroscience)
  • SAR HP 252 Health and Disability Across the Lifespan
  • SAR HP 353 Organization and Delivery of Healthcare in the U.S.
  • SAR HP 565 Biomechanics

Students are required to have a GPA of 2.3 or higher to qualify for a minor in human physiology. Students must receive a grade of C or better in each course.