Programs

Human Physiology Programs

Chairperson:  Christina Geithner
Professors: C. Geithner, D. McCann
Associate Professors: B. Higginson, D. Thorp

The Department of Human Physiology offers courses that provide students with an opportunity for specialized work in and original investigation of human structure and function. The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Human Physiology provides an introduction to the physical and life sciences, followed by a concentrated study of human structure and function spanning the hierarchy of structure and function from molecules to the entire organism. Acute physiological responses and chronic adaptations to normal activity, exercise, disease and aging are emphasized. Laboratory experiences are used to introduce students to the methods of investigation, evaluation, and remediation of human structure and function. In concert with Gonzaga University's Jesuit tradition and academic core, the program attempts to fulfill the University Mission in developing general knowledge and skills as well as specialized competence in a least one discipline or profession. The degree is unique within the University because it emphasizes the scientific basis and mechanisms of human function, adaptation, aging, health and disease, and performance. All majors must complete the University core (31 credits) plus the Human Physiology degree (82 credits), plus an additional 15 general elective credits for a total of 128 credits to graduate with the degree.

B.S. Major in Human Physiology: 82 credits

Science Core: 31 credits
BIOL101, 101L Diversity of Life & L 4 credits
BIOL170, 170L Introductory Microbiology & L 4 credits
CHEM 230, 2301L Organic Chemistry & L 5 credits
MATH 112, or 147, or 158 3 credits
PHYS 101, 101LGeneral Physics I & L 4 credits
PHYS 102, 102LGeneral Physics II & L 4 credits
PSYC 101 General Psychology 3 credits


Lower Division: 20 credits
HPHY 105 Introduction to Human Physiology 3 credits
HPHY 205 Experimental Research Design and Data Analysis 3 credits
HPHY 210 Scientific Writing 3 credits
HPHY 241, 241L Human Anatomy and Physiology I & L 4 credits
HPHY 242, 242L Human Anatomy and Physiology II  & L 4 credits
HPHY 244 Nutrition and Metabolism 3 credits


Upper Division: 31 credits
HPHY 374, & 374L Human Kinetics 4 credits
HPHY 376, & 376L Exercise Physiology 4 credits
HPHY 377 Environmental Physiology 2 credits
HPHY 377L Research in Physiology 2 credits
HPHY 401, & 401L Assessment of Health and Function 4 credits
HPHY 402 Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 credits
HPHY 475 & 475L Biomechanics 4 credits
HPHY 478 Physiology of Aging 3 credits
HPHY 499 Culminating Experience 1 credit
Electives (upper division HPHY courses) 4 credits

Prerequisites: In all 100-level prerequisites for HPHY classes (e.g., BIOL 101, CHEM 101, MATH, PHYS 101, HPHY 105) a minimum grade of C- is required.  In all 200-level prerequisites for upper division HPHY classes (e.g., HPHY 205, 210, 241, 242), a minimum grade of C is required.

Restrictions: HPHY 241, 242, and 244 are restricted to HPHY and NURS majors.  Other students may take these courses by permission from the Department of Human Physiology if space is available.