The Biology Department offers a concentration within the Biology Major for students interested in exploring the relationship between structure and function of humans and/or animals. The concentration will also provide a strong foundation for students interested in clinical health care, veterinary sciences, and/or research in related fields. This concentration may be of particular interest to pre-professional health minors, including medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training
Additional careers include: zoology, wildlife conservation, animal husbandry, animal production/welfare, secondary or higher education, nursing, biomedical sales, anatomical illustration, forensic science, mortuary science, and medical lab science.
Upper Division Electives/Coursework
- BIO 290 & 290L Human Anatomy and lab
- BIO 301 Introductory Neuroscience
- BIO 304 Cell and Molecular Biology
- BIO 318. Experimental Vertebrate Development
- BIO 320 Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates
- BIO 343 & 343L Immunology and lab
- BIO 370 Animal Physiology
- BIO 410 Advanced Human Anatomy
- BIO 412 Mammalogy
- BIO 445 Neurobiology
- BIO 446 Experimental Neurobiology
- BIO 451 Current Topics in Human Development and Evolution
- BIO 467 Human Cardiovascular Physiology
- BIO 468 Endocrinology
- BIO 472 Human Metabolism
- BIO 474 Reproductive Physiology
- BIO 482 Human Histology
- BIO 490 Mechanics of Animal Movement
The information above is intended as a general guide for this concentration. Please reference the online course catalog for official information.
Declaring the Concentration
The concentration can be declared by Biology majors at any time on MyMadison. However, students are highly encouraged to declare the Anatomy and Physiology Concentration early to receive timely information about enrolling in certain courses. The full requirements of the concentration are outlined in the official JMU catalog.
Anatomy & Physiology Faculty
The Biology faculty who teach Anatomy & Physiology Concentration courses have active research programs that involve JMU undergraduates. Involvement in anatomy & physiology research is encouraged for concentrators.
For more information, please contact the Anatomy & Physiology Concentration Coordinator, Dr. Jess Marquardt.
