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HUMBIO 2A

Genetics, Molecular Biology and Evolution

UNITS:5
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-SMA

Introduction to the principles of classical and modern genetics and evolutionary theory. Topics: micro- and macro-evolution, population and molecular genetics including personal genomics and CRISPR. HUMBIO 2A and HUMBIO 2B are designed to be taken concurrently. Periodically there will be lectures that address related content in the two courses. Concurrent enrollment is strongly encouraged and is necessary for majors to meet recommended declaration deadlines. Human Biology majors are required to take the Human Biology Core Courses for a letter grade.

Syllabus for selected term:
View Autumn 2026 Syllabus

Sections

1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 6753
0 / 242 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
TIME:9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
LOCATION:320-105
INSTRUCTOR:
Talbot, William, Sherlock, Gavin, Baker, Julie
5units
Discussion 1Open
ID: 7661
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:260-001
5units
Discussion 2Open
ID: 7497
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday
TIME:2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
LOCATION:260-001
5units
Discussion 3Open
ID: 7501
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:50-52E
5units
Discussion 4Open
ID: 7502
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday
TIME:2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
LOCATION:50-52E
5units
Discussion 5Open
ID: 7504
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:20-22K
5units
Discussion 6Open
ID: 7506
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday
TIME:2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
LOCATION:20-22K
5units
Discussion 7Open
ID: 28150
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday
TIME:3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
LOCATION:260-001
5units
Discussion 8Open
ID: 7517
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday
TIME:3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
LOCATION:20-22K
5units
Discussion 9Open
ID: 7519
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:160-B35
5units
Discussion 10Open
ID: 11840
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
LOCATION:160-B35
5units
Discussion 11Open
ID: 7520
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:200-124
5units
Discussion 12Open
ID: 11839
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
LOCATION:20-22K
5units
Discussion 13Open
ID: 11838
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
LOCATION:200-124
5units
Discussion 14Open
ID: 11837
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:20-22K
5units
Discussion 15Open
ID: 7524
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Thursday
TIME:12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
LOCATION:160-B35
5units
Discussion 16Open
ID: 7525
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Thursday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:160-B35
5units
Discussion 17Open
ID: 7526
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Thursday
TIME:12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
LOCATION:260-001
5units
Discussion 18Open
ID: 7528
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Thursday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:260-001
5units
Discussion 19Open
ID: 7530
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
LOCATION:20-21B
5units
Discussion 20Open
ID: 11836
0 / 12 enrolled
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
LOCATION:200-124
5units

HUMBIO 2A: Genetics, Molecular Biology and Evolution

5 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-SMA

Introduction to the principles of classical and modern genetics and evolutionary theory. Topics: micro- and macro-evolution, population and molecular genetics including personal genomics and CRISPR. HUMBIO 2A and HUMBIO 2B are designed to be taken concurrently. Periodically there will be lectures that address related content in the two courses. Concurrent enrollment is strongly encouraged and is necessary for majors to meet recommended declaration deadlines. Human Biology majors are required to take the Human Biology Core Courses for a letter grade.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Discussion — Tuesday 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM — 260-001 (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Wednesday 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM — 160-B35 (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Wednesday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — 20-22K (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Wednesday 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM — 200-124 (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Wednesday 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM — 20-22K (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Wednesday 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM — 200-124 (Undergrad)
  • Lecture — Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM — 320-105 — Talbot, William, Sherlock, Gavin, Baker, Julie (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Tuesday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — 20-22K (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Tuesday 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM — 20-22K (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Tuesday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — 50-52E (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Tuesday 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM — 50-52E (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Tuesday 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM — 260-001 (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Thursday 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM — 260-001 (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Thursday 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM — 160-B35 (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Thursday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — 160-B35 (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Wednesday 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM — 20-21B (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Thursday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — 260-001 (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Wednesday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — 160-B35 (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Tuesday 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM — 20-22K (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Wednesday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — 200-124 (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Tuesday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — 260-001 (Undergrad)

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  • HUMBIO 4A: The Human Organism
  • HUMBIO 4B: Development and Epidemiology
  • HUMBIO 4Y: Practicum in Child Development
  • HUMBIO 5E: Science Education in Human Biology
  • HUMBIO 12N: Just Data: Re-Imagining Inequality Research (FEMGEN 12N, SOC 12N)
  • HUMBIO 17SI: Human Biology in the Light of Evolution
  • HUMBIO 27: Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • HUMBIO 29: Introduction to Global Health
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