Pre-health professional schools DO NOT require a particular major and may not require the specific pre-health related courses below. However, you may be interested in taking pre-health courses during your undergraduate career. This Recommended Course List reflects classes at UH Mānoa that will either provide pre-health related learning or build upon important professional skills (such as writing, speaking, and analyzing).
BIOL/WGSS 350 Sex Differences in the Life Cycle (3)
CRN: 95788, Online TBA, 05/23-07/01
CRN: 96407, Online TBA, 7/05-08/12
Human sex differences, their biological basis and significance; genetic, hormonal, and behavioral determinants of sexual differentiation; biology of gender, sexuality, parenting, menopause, and aging. Pre: one semester of biological science. DB, ETH
BIOL 375 Genetics (3)
CRN: 97108 , MTWRF, 0900-1015a (STJHN11)
Genetic concepts at advanced undergraduate level; genetic transmission, recombination, gene action, mutation, population and evolutionary genetics. PRE: BIOL 275
ECON 130 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
CRN: 96020, Online TBA, 05/23-7/01
CRN: 95053, Online TBA, 07/05-8/12
CRN: 96331, Online TBA, 06/13-7/22
Examination of the decision-making process of both households and firms. Analysis of the functioning of a competitive market system, using supply and demand models and the role of government in cases where the market system fails. Additional topics include the effects of international rate on the welfare of a nation and the effects of different competitive market structures on society. DS
ECON 321 Introduction to Statistics (3)
CRN: 95047, Online TBA, 05/23-07/01
CRN: 95365, Online TBA, 07/05-08/12
CRN: 96333, Online TBA, 06/13-07/22
Basic elements; descriptive statistics, probability, inference, distributions, hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation analysis. DS
ENG 306 Argumentative Writing I (3)
CRN: 95857 or 95858, Online TBA, 07/05-8/12
Theory and practice of written argument; emphasis on the role of invention in argumentative discourse and on the nature of rhetorical proof. Pre: FW and either 200 or one ENG DL course, or consent. WI
FSHN 185 The Science of Human Nutrition (3)
CRN: 95700 or 96782, Online TBA, 05/23-07/01
CRN: 95814 or 96783, Online TBA, 07/05-08/12
Integration of natural science concepts basic to the study of human nutrition. Emphasis on nutrient requirements of healthy individuals, food sources, functions of nutrients. DB, HAP, TXT0
HDFS 230 Human Development (3)
CRN: 96097, Online TBA, 05/23-07/01
CRN: 96103, Online TBA, 07/05-08/12
Concepts, issues, theories of human growth and development from conception to death; systems approaches to inquiry into factors affecting growth and development. DS
KRS 305 Principles of Sports Medicine (3)
CRN: 95635, Online TBA, 05/23-07/01
Examines with some depth, principles of risk management and pathology of athletic injuries, major musculoskeletal structures, and concepts of evaluative skills, treatment, and rehabilitation for common athletic injuries. A-F only. Repeatable one time. DB
KRS 332 Emergency Care and First Aid Training (3)
CRN: 95568, MTWR 10:00a-11:45a, 05/23-07/01 (PE/A 246)
CRN: 95573, MTWR 10:00a-11:45a, 07/05-08/12 (PE/A 246)
Practicum in training of persons to become qualified in emergency care knowledge, basic life support, and first aid skills. First Aid and CPR certificates may be earned. DB
KRS 353 Structural Kinesiology (3)
CRN: 96951TWR 0800-0945, 05/23-07/01 (KP 206)
Gross human anatomy, emphasizing identification and description of parts of the musculoskeletal system; selected applications to motor activity. Primarily for physical education majors, but open to others with consent. A-F only. Pre: PHYL 103 or 141/141L or consent. DB
KRS 395 Personal Health and Wellness (3)
CRN: 95569, Online TBA, 05/23-07/01
CRN: 95574, Online TBA, 07/05-08/12
Scientifically based information will be presented to help the student make decisions and take responsibility for his/her own health and health-related behaviors. The student will develop a personal, daily physical activity/exercise program, in which he/she will participate and be monitored. Repeatable one time. DB, ETH
MICR 130 General Microbiology (3)
CRN: 96373, MTWRF 12:30p-1:45p, 05/23-07/01 (Online)
Role of microorganisms; how they affect people, property, and the environment. A basic survey course covering broad aspects of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and physiology; host-parasite relationships, public health, bacterial, mycotic and viral diseases; epidemiology; ecology of soils and water; environmental pollution; food microbiology; industrial applications at an introductory level. Not open to those with credit in 351 or equivalent. DB
PH 201 Introduction to Public Health (3)
CRN: 95731, MTWRF 9:00-10:15a, 05/23-07/01 (BIOMED D207)
Introduces public health concepts with an emphasis on principles and tools for population health, disease prevention, health professions and healthcare systems, and public health professions and systems. A-F only. DS
PH 310 Introduction to Epidemiology (3)
CRN: 96305 MTWRF 9:00a-10:15a, 05/23-7/01 (Online)
Lecture/discussion on the fundamental principles of epidemiology, exploring patterns of disease, threats to health and EPI methods for prevention, control, and treatment. PH majors only. A-F only. Pre: 201, and 210 or MATH 140 or MATH 161 or higher.
PHIL 101 Morals and Society (3)
CRN: 96866, Online TBA, 6/06-8/12
Philosophical attempts to evaluate conduct, character, and social practices. DH
PHYL 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
CRN: 95786, Online TBA, 05/23-07/01
Anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics of human organ systems presented in integrated anatomy-physiology format. Priority to students in nursing. Pre: high school chemistry. DB
PHYL 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
CRN: 95837, Online TBA, 07/05-08/12
Continuation of 141. Pre: should have an understanding of basic physiology concepts as presented in 141 or equivalent. DB
PHYL 301 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology (4)
CRN: 95918, MTWRF 10:00a-12:00p, 07/05-08/12 (Online)
CRN: 97028, MTWRF 10:00a-12:00p, 07/05-08/12 (BIOMD T211)
Integrated presentation of human anatomy and physiology. An optional laboratory (PHYL 301L) is available separately. Pre: BIOL 171 and BIOL 172, or any PHYL course; and CHEM 161 (or higher) or any BIOC course; or consent. DB
PSY 212 Survey of Research Methods (4)
CRN: 95823, Online TBA, 06/06-08/12
(3 Lec, 1 2-hr Lab) Survey of standard methods and related conceptual issues employed in psychological research. Both experimental and non-experimental methods will be reviewed. Pre: 100. DS, NI
PSY 225 Statistical Techniques (4)
CRN: 95950, TBA, 05/23-07/01
CRN: 95736, TBA, 06/06-08/12
Frequency distributions; graphic methods; central tendency; variability; correlation; reliability; tests of significance. Pre: 100. DS
PSY 325 Cognitive Psychology (3)
CRN: 96317, Online TBA, 06/06-08/12
Mental processes of humans and other organisms. Survey of major theories and findings in cognitive psychology. Pre: 100 or consent. DS
PSY 341 Social Development of Children (3)
CRN: 96867, Online TBA, 06/08-08/12
Survey of socialization process and acquisition of social behavior. Pre: 240 or HDFS 230. DS
PSY 371 Abnormal Psychology (3)
CRN: 95738, Online TBA, 06/06-08/12
Nature and causes of psychoses; abnormalities of intelligence; psychotherapy. Pre: 100.
SOC 354 Survey of Medical Sociology
CRN: 95770, Online TBA, 06/06-08/12
Social factors in disease and treatment; illness behavior, roles of patients and healers; nature of healing professions; use of medical services; alternative systems of medical organization. DS, HAP, WI