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human biology minor
The human body is a fascinating organism, and there is a great deal to be learned about it. If you are really into anatomy and physiology, consider this minor program to complement a science-related major or another health field. This is a popular choice for pre-nursing students as well.
credits required for the Human Biology minor
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of students are assigned multiple advisers devoted to guiding them through their four years at WOU
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of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission
student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in
Highlights of the program
- Explore how humans interact with their environments
- Discover the process of human heredity and how it plays out over time
- Prepare for work in a health field with a strong foundation of understanding
Example Courses
Faculty
SARAH BOOMER
Professor, Biology
503-838-8209 | boomers@wou.edu | NS 221
JIM DAWSON
NTT Instructor, Biology
503-838-9225 | dawsonj@wou.edu | NS 002
KAREN HABERMAN
Professor, Biology
503-838-8478 | habermk@wou.edu | NS 001
AMY HARWELL
NTT Assistant Professor, Biology
503-838-8891 | harwella@wou.edu | DFSC 118
GARETH HOPKINS
Assistant Professor, Biology
503-838-9395 | hopkinsg@wou.edu | NS 021B
AVA HOWARD
Associate Professor, Biology
503-838-8702 | howarda@wou.edu | NS 120
MELISSA KELLEY
NTT Assistant Professor, Biology
503-838-9312 | kelleym@wou.edu | NS 021
KRISTIN LATHAM-SCOTT
Professor, Biology
503-838-8868 | lathamscottk@wou.edu | NS 223
JOHN LAUNDRE
NTT Assistant Professor, Biology
503-838-8036 | laundrej@wou.edu | NS 220
MICHAEL LEMASTER
Professor, Biology
503-838-8136 | lemastm@wou.edu | DFSC 115
SCOTT MACDONALD
NTT Instructor, Biology
503-838-8337 | macdonas@wou.edu | DFSC 117
STEPHEN SCHECK
Professor, Biology
503-838-8277 | schecks@wou.edu | NS 221
JEFFREY SNYDER
NTT Assistant Professor, Biology
503-838-8224 | snyderj@wou.edu | NS 222