HUMBI-MIN - Human Biology (Minor)
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Program Overview
A minor in Human Biology introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of human beings from biological, behavioral, social, and cultural perspectives. Many serious problems facing humans today involve biological and social aspects. Scientific approaches to these problems are essential but must be broadly conceived and thoughtfully implemented with regard to the social and cultural contexts. Students with a minor in Human Biology are expected to develop a strong content background and the skills to integrate human beings’ biological and social aspects.
Students declaring a minor in Human Biology must submit a Minor Plan Form at minimum two quarters before their intended quarter of degree conferral (for example, a student must declare a minor before the end of autumn quarter if graduating in the following spring quarter). Upon approval from student services, students can declare the HumBio minor in Axess.
Minimum Units in the Program
Minimum University Units
To earn a minor in Human Biology, undergraduates must complete the minor program of study for at least 25 units, with a minimum of six courses.
Courses used to fulfill the minor may not be used to satisfy any other department degree requirements (major or minor).
Complete three courses from the HumBio Core with at least one A-side and at least one B-side class. All courses must be taken for a letter grade and completed with a minimum C- grade. (See COVID-19 exceptions for Spring 2020 through Spring 2021.)
Students completing a major that requires some of the HumBio Core or equivalent may submit a petition to substitute the Core requirement; contact Human Biology Student Services for more information.
Students must complete three (3) elective courses, each with three or more units, totaling ten or more units, within the chosen subplan. A comprehensive list of suitable elective courses for each subplan is provided below. All courses must be taken for a letter grade and completed with a minimum C-.
Students must complete three (3) elective courses, each with three or more units, totaling ten or more units, within the chosen subplan. A comprehensive list of suitable elective courses for each subplan is provided below. All courses must be taken for a letter grade and completed with a minimum C-.
Students must complete three (3) elective courses, each with three or more units, totaling ten or more units, within the chosen subplan. A comprehensive list of suitable elective courses for each subplan is provided below. All courses must be taken for a letter grade and completed with a minimum C-.
To fulfill the requirement between HumBio Elective course and Depth Elective courses, you must complete 3 courses, totaling a minimum of 10 units. These courses should be upper-level, non-HumBio Core or equivalent courses, related to an area of emphasis within the Human Biology curriculum. Elective courses for an individualized subplan must be pre-approved by the HumBio advising team.
Depth elective courses must be related to the chosen HumBio Elective course. These courses may come from departments outside of HumBio.
Complete 2-3 elective courses to meet the 10 unit minimum.
A minimum of three courses must be taken for at least three units. A fourth course may be taken for 2 units. All elective courses must be taken for a letter grade and completed with a minimum C-.