Chairperson: Daniel J. McCann
Professors: C. Geithner, D. McCann
Assistant 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.
Courses recommended for Human Physiology majors pursuing career paths requiring graduate study: Because prerequisites for admission to different graduate programs vary, students are advised to obtain the specific prerequisites from programs and schools of interest as early in their academic career as possible.
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, HPHY 210, HPHY 241, HPHY 242), a minimum grade of C is required.
Restrictions: HPHY 241, HPHY 242, and HPHY 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.
B.S. Major in Human Physiology: 82 credits |
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| Science Core: 31 credits | |
| BIOL 101, BIOL 101L Diversity of Life and Lab | 4 credits |
| BIOL 170, BIOL 170L Introductory Microbiology and Lab | 4 credits |
| CHEM 101, CHEM 101L General Chemistry and Lab | 4 credits |
| CHEM 230, CHEM 2301L Organic Chemistry and Lab | 5 credits |
| MATH 112 or MATH 147 or MATH 158 | 3 credits |
| PHYS 101 and PHYS 101L General Physics I and Lab | 4 credits |
| PHYS 102 and PHYS 102L General Physics II and Lab | 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 and HPHY 241L Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4 credits |
| HPHY 242 and HPHY 242L Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab | 4 credits |
| HPHY 244 Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 credits |
| Upper Division: 31 credits | |
| HPHY 374 and HPHY 374L Kinesiology and Functional Anatomy |
4 credits |
| HPHY 376 and HPHY 376L Exercise Physiology | 4 credits |
| HPHY 377 Environmental Physiology | 2 credits |
| HPHY 377L Research in Physiology | 2 credits |
| HPHY 401 and HPHY 401L Assessment of Health and Function | 4 credits |
| HPHY 402 Clinical Exercise Physiology | 3 credits |
| HPHY 475 and HPHY 475L Biomechanics | 4 credits |
| HPHY 478 Physiology of Aging | 3 credits |
| HPHY 499 Culminating Experience | 1 credit |
| Electives (upper division HPHY courses) | 4 credits |