Embark on a journey into the fascinating field of Human Evolutionary Biology with this comprehensive Bachelors Degree program at Stony Brook University. This interdisciplinary course is designed for students eager to understand the evolutionary forces that have shaped the human condition, offering a robust foundation in both natural sciences and anthropology. You will delve into the core principles of human evolution, morphology, genetics, genomics, and the evolutionary basis of behavior, preparing you to tackle complex questions about our species' past and present. If you are driven by curiosity about human origins and the biological underpinnings of our existence, this program offers a compelling academic path.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate program is structured over four years, providing you with in-depth knowledge through core courses and specialized subfields. You will gain practical research skills, including statistical analyses with computer-based biostatistics, and explore topics from human genetics and the evolution of the human brain to behavioral ecology and genomics. Throughout your studies, you will have opportunities for hands-on research, potentially through field schools or laboratory projects. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse careers in medicine, public health, biotechnology, and further academic pursuits in biological anthropology and evolutionary biology.