Applied Human Biology (BS)
Program Description
The BS in Applied Human Biology is designed for students intending to pursue post-graduate training in physical therapy, occupational therapy or physician assistant programs.
Entering and Completing the Major
In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, so if you change your mind about a major, or want to include an additional program, you are able to do so, as outlined below.
Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen major(s) as soon as you have determined it and are eligible to join it, especially by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a major within their first two quarters at SPU.
- If this is your first quarter at SPU and you identified a major in this department as your first choice on your application for admission to the University, you have gained entry to the major. To change or add a major, follow these instructions.
- If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, follow these instructions to enter a major in this department.
- The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a major; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
- To advance in this program, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the major or minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different major.
- You must complete the major requirements that are in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you enter the major.
Applied Human Biology (BS)
108 Credits Minimum, Including 24 Upper Division (UD)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Core Requirements | ||
| BIO 2101 | General Biology | 5 |
| BIO 2102 | General Biology | 5 |
| BIO 2103 | General Biology | 5 |
| BIO 2129 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| BIO 2130 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| BIO 3351 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| BIO 4615 | Bioethics | 3 |
| Section Credits Required | 33 | |
| Required Supporting Coures | ||
| CHM 1211 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM 1212 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHM 1213 | General Chemistry III | 3 |
| CHM 2213 | Inorganic Qualitative Analysis | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 5 | |
| Survey of Organic Chemistry | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| MAT 2360 | Introduction to Statistics for the Sciences | 5 |
| Select one of the following Groups: | 15 | |
| Group A: | ||
| General Physics | ||
| General Physics | ||
| General Physics | ||
| Group B: | ||
| Physics for Science and Engineering | ||
| Physics for Science and Engineering | ||
| Physics for Science and Engineering | ||
| PSY 1180 | General Psychology: Individual in Growth | 5 |
| Select one of the following: | 5 | |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | ||
| Child Developmental Psychology | ||
| Adolescent Developmental Psychology | ||
| Adult Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSY 3360 | Psychological Disorders | 5 |
| Section Credits Required | 55 | |
| Focused Electives (See bottom of page for Pre-PA/PT/OT course selection) | ||
| Introduction to Biological Anthropology 1 | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
| Wellness and Physical Activity | ||
| Biomechanics | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Section Credits Required | 10 | |
| Electives in Biology Courses 2,3 | ||
| Select two of the following: | 10 | |
| Coral Reef Ecology | ||
| Evolutionary Ecology in the Galapagos Islands | ||
| Marine Restoration Ecology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Biodiversity: Vertebrate Biology | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Environmental Physiology | ||
| Principles of Development | ||
| Animal Physiology | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Medical Virology | ||
| Biodiversity: Parasites and Pests | ||
| Section Credits Required | 20 | |
| Recommended Courses | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry III | ||
| Section Credits Required | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 108 | |
- 1
BIO 3000 may not count for both this category and the BIO Electives category.
- 2
BIO 3000 may count here if not used in focused electives.
- 3
BIO 3436 OK here if BIO 3434 not taken.
Additional Requirements and Information
- Pre-PA: 10 creds from BIO 3000, 3350, 4360, and FCS 3340
- Pre-PT: 10 creds from HHP 1301, 3570, 3580, and FCS 3340
- Pre-OT: 10 creds from HHP 1301, 3570, 3580, and FCS 3340
- Max 6 credits from BIO 4900-4999 may be applied to major.
Suggested Course Sequence
This suggested course sequence is a potential plan for how to complete the major within four years. Please consult with a departmental faculty advisor for course advisement.
- Students should take the Chemistry Placement test (available in Canvas) prior to New Student Advising.
- A Chemistry Placement score >35 is a pre-requisite for BIO 2101 General Biology and CHM 1211 General Chemistry I.
- Students who score <35 on the Chemistry Placement test, or who would benefit from an introduction to Chemistry, should take CHM 1000 Preparation for General Chemistry in Autumn quarter, then take BIO 2101 General Biology and CHM 1211 General Chemistry I in Winter quarter.
- Students interested in careers in the health sciences should take PPHS 1200 Introduction to the Health Professions and PPHS 3400 Application Workshop. See the Pre-Professional Health Sciences program website for more information.
Four-Year Plan: >35 on Chemistry Placement Test
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Credits | |
| CHM 1211 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| UCOL 1000 | University Colloquium | 1 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 2101 | General Biology 1 | 5 |
| CHM 1212 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| PPHS 1200 | Introduction to the Health Professions | 1 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO 2102 | General Biology | 5 |
| CHM 1213 | General Chemistry III | 3 |
| CHM 2213 | Inorganic Qualitative Analysis | 2 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Any Quarter | ||
| WRI 1000 | Academic Inquiry and Writing Seminar | 5 |
| WRI 1100 | Disciplinary Research and Writing Seminar | 5 |
| UFDN 1000 | The Christian Faith | 5 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Autumn | ||
| BIO 2103 | General Biology | 5 |
| PHY 1101 or PHY 1121 |
General Physics or Physics for Science and Engineering |
5 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Winter | ||
| PHY 1102 or PHY 1122 |
General Physics or Physics for Science and Engineering |
5 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHY 1103 or PHY 1123 |
General Physics or Physics for Science and Engineering |
5 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Any Quarter | ||
| MAT 2360 | Introduction to Statistics for the Sciences | 5 |
| PSY 1180 | General Psychology: Individual in Growth | 5 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Junior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| BIO 2129 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 2130 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| CHM 1330 | Survey of Organic Chemistry 2 | 5 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO 3351 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| Apply to graduate! | ||
| Credits | 5 | |
| Any Quarter | ||
| Select one of the following Developmental Psychology courses: | 5 | |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | ||
| Child Developmental Psychology | ||
| Adolescent Developmental Psychology | ||
| Adult Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSY 3360 | Psychological Disorders | 5 |
| Select 10 credits of Focused Electives in years 3 - 4 (see catalog for list). 3 | 10 | |
| Select 10 credits of General Biology Electives in years 3 - 4 (see catalog for list). | 10 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Senior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| BIO 4615 | Bioethics | 3 |
| PPHS 3400 | Application Workshop | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 127 | |
- 1
Students who test at Math Placement Level B and either score >45 on the Chemistry Placement Test or transfer in the complete General Chemistry sequence may take BIO 2103 General Biology in Autumn 2024.
- 2
Some graduate programs require two quarters of Organic Chemistry (CHM 3371 Organic Chemistry I and CHM 3372 Organic Chemistry II, 10 credits) instead of CHM 1330 Survey of Organic Chemistry.
- 3
BIO 3000 Introduction to Biological Anthropology can count toward the Focused Electives or General Biology Electives category, but not both.
Freshman Notes
- Take Math Placement Test (in Canvas) if you are at Math Level 0 or A at time of admission
- Math Level B is a prerequisite for BIO 2102 General Biology, BIO 2103 General Biology, CHM 1212 General Chemistry II and MAT 2360 Introduction to Statistics for the Sciences.
- Students who test into Level 0 or A should plan to take MAT 0144 College Readiness Math I and/or MAT 0145 College Readiness Math II to achieve Math Level B.
Sophomore Notes
- MAT 2360 Introduction to Statistics for the Sciences is a pre-requisite for some Biology electives.
Junior Notes
- Ensure that you will have sufficient upper-division credits to meet the 60 minimum required for graduation.
- Check the time schedule, as most upper division courses are offered only in certain quarters.
- Consult with your faculty advisor to select Focused Electives and Biology Electives best suited toward your professional goals.
Senior Notes
- Ensure that you have ≥8 credits of "W" courses (can be any course, not just in major).
Four-Year Plan: <35 on Chemistry Placement Test
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Credits | |
| CHM 1000 | Preparation for General Chemistry | 2 |
| UCOL 1000 | University Colloquium | 1 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 2101 | General Biology | 5 |
| CHM 1211 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| PPHS 1200 | Introduction to the Health Professions | 1 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO 2102 | General Biology | 5 |
| CHM 1212 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Any Quarter | ||
| WRI 1000 | Academic Inquiry and Writing Seminar | 5 |
| WRI 1100 | Disciplinary Research and Writing Seminar | 5 |
| UFDN 1000 | The Christian Faith | 5 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Autumn | ||
| BIO 2103 | General Biology | 5 |
| PHY 1101 or PHY 1121 |
General Physics or Physics for Science and Engineering |
5 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Winter | ||
| PHY 1102 or PHY 1122 |
General Physics or Physics for Science and Engineering |
5 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHY 1103 or PHY 1123 |
General Physics or Physics for Science and Engineering |
5 |
| CHM 1213 | General Chemistry III | 3 |
| CHM 2213 | Inorganic Qualitative Analysis | 2 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Any Quarter | ||
| MAT 2360 | Introduction to Statistics for the Sciences | 5 |
| PSY 1180 | General Psychology: Individual in Growth | 5 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Junior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| BIO 2129 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 2130 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| CHM 1330 | Survey of Organic Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO 3351 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| Apply to graduate! | ||
| Credits | 5 | |
| Any Quarter | ||
| Select one of the following Developmental Psychology courses: | 5 | |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | ||
| Child Developmental Psychology | ||
| Adolescent Developmental Psychology | ||
| Adult Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSY 3360 | Psychological Disorders | 5 |
| Select 10 credits of Focused Electives in years 3 - 4 (see catalog for list). 2 | 10 | |
| Select 10 credits of General Biology Electives in years 3 - 4 (see catalog for list). | 10 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Senior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| BIO 4615 | Bioethics | 3 |
| PPHS 3400 | Application Workshop | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 129 | |
- 1
Some graduate programs require two quarters of Organic Chemistry (CHM 3371 Organic Chemistry I and CHM 3372 Organic Chemistry II, 10 credits) instead of CHM 1330 Survey of Organic Chemistry.
- 2
BIO 3000 Introduction to Biological Anthropology can count toward the Focused Electives or General Biology Electives category, but not both.
Freshman Notes
- Take Math Placement Test (in Canvas) if you are at Math Level 0 or A at time of admission.
- Math Level B is a prerequisite for BIO 2102 General Biology, BIO 2103 General Biology, CHM 1212 General Chemistry II and MAT 2360 Introduction to Statistics for the Sciences.
- Students who test into Level 0 or A should plan to take MAT 0144 College Readiness Math I and/or MAT 0145 College Readiness Math II to achieve Math Level B.
- BIO 2102 General Biology and BIO 2103 General Biology can be take in either order.
Sophomore Notes
- MAT 2360 Introduction to Statistics for the Sciences is a pre-requisite for some Biology electives.
Junior Notes
- Ensure that you will have sufficient upper-division credits to meet the 60 minimum required for graduation.
- Check the time schedule, as most upper division courses are offered only in certain quarters.
- Consult with your faculty advisor to select Focused Electives and Biology Electives best suited toward your professional goals.
Senior Notes
- Ensure that you have ≥8 credits of "W" courses (can be any course, not just in major).