Human Physiology Honors (HBS)

Honors Requirements:

The recipient of this degree must complete:

1. All requirements for the Human Physiology (BS) .
2. All the University’s generic requirements for the Honors Degree .

30 Credits in Honors Courses

Of these Honors courses:

• At least 12 credits must be from the Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology (KAAP) or in closely related courses that are specifically required for the major.  These closely related courses include: Credits / Units: 12

• KAAP 309 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4
• KAAP 310 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credit(s): 4
• KAAP 400 - Research Methods Credit(s): 3
• KAAP 430 - Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 4
• KAAP 434 - Twelve-Lead Electrocardiogram Interpretation Credit(s): 3
• BISC 207 - Introductory Biology I Credit(s): 3
• BISC 217 - Introductory Biology I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
• BISC 208 - Introductory Biology II Credit(s): 3
• BISC 218 - Introductory Biology II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
• CHEM 103 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 3
• CHEM 133 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
• CHEM 104 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 3
• CHEM 134 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1

• If KAAP400 Research Methods is used to satisfy the Honors Capstone requirement, it must be taken in the last two semesters of a student’s degree program.

• At least 12 credits must be taken at the 300-level or higher, not including the first-year interdisciplinary Honors colloquium (if numbered at the 300-level).

  Credits / Units: 12

• Three credits must be in an Honors Degree seminar or an Honors Degree Capstone course experience that is approved by the student’s major department and the Honors College.  This seminar or course is to be completed in the last two semesters of a student’s degree program. Credits / Units: 3

• Plus additional Honors credits as needed to reach the 30 total required Honors credits. Credits / Units: 30

Last Revised for 2025-2026 Academic Year