B.S. in Aerospace Physiology
While studying Aerospace Physiology at the Daytona Beach Campus, students analyze the body’s response to extreme environments, such as space and the upper atmosphere. Through applied research and hands-on projects, they examine how these environments affect biological systems, including the impacts of microgravity and radiation on the human body. Students also collaborate with engineers and industry experts in space and aviation to contribute to advancements in the aerospace industry.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Apply principles of biological sciences to aerospace physiology.
- Correlate fundamental scientific instrumentation with aerospace physiology.
- Employ critical thinking skills and scientific best practices in research design and experimentation.
- Analyze current research in aerospace physiology related to treatment interventions.
- Complete projects arising from sound research practices.
Daytona Beach Program Requirements
| General Education Requirements | 36 | |
| Core Requirements | 54 | |
| Specified Electives | 15-16 | |
| Open Electives | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
General Education Requirements
| Communication | 9 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Speech | ||
| Technical Communication | ||
| Humanities - Lower Level | 3 | |
| Social Sciences - Lower Level | 3 | |
| Humanities/Social Sciences - Lower or Upper Level | 3 | |
| Humanities/Social Sciences - Upper Level | 3 | |
| Computer Science/Information Technology | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Computer Programming | ||
or CPSC 223 | Scientific Programming in C | |
or ENGR 115 | Introduction to Computing for Engineers | |
or CYBR 235 | Computer and Network Technologies | |
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Introduction to Data Science | ||
| Physical/Life Sciences | 6 | |
| Foundations of Biology I | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Core Requirements
| BIOL 110 | Research Methods | 1 |
| BIOL 111 | Research Symposium | 1 |
| BIOL 120L | Foundations of Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 121 | Foundations of Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 121L | Foundations of Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 215 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 215L | Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 305 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 305L | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 306 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 306L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 405 | Molecular and Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 405L | Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 450 | Exercise Physiology and Human Performance | 3 |
| CHEM 110L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 210L | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 211L | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| HFCT 440 | Aerospace Physiology | 3 |
| PHYS 113 | Introductory Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 113L | Introductory Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 117 | Introductory Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 117L | Introductory Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| STAT 222 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
| Total Credits | 54 | |
Specified Electives
| Select 15-16 Credits from the Following: | ||
| BIOL 216 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL 216L | Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 299 | Special Topics in Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 321 | Behavioral Neuroscience I | 3 |
| BIOL 322 | Behavioral Neuroscience II | 3 |
| BIOL 335 | Cell Signaling and Disease | 3 |
| BIOL 399 | Special Topics in Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 430 | Fundamentals of Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| BIOL 440 | Clinical Rotation | 3 |
| BIOL 441 | Clinical Rotation II: Advanced Practice | 3 |
| BIOL 444 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIOL 499 | Special Topics in Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| or CHEM 310 | Biochemistry | |
| CHEM 211L | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| or CHEM 310L | Biochemistry Laboratory | |
| ESCI 315 | Space Environment and Effects | 3 |
| HFCT 300 | Human Factors Principles and Fundamentals | 3 |
| HFCT 312 | Ergonomics and Bioengineering | 3 |
| HFCT 321 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| HFCT 399 | Special Topics in Human Factors | 3 |
| HFCT 499 | Special Topics in Human Factors | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15-16 | |
Open Electives
| Open Electives - Lower or Upper Level | 5 | |
| Open Electives - Upper Level | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
Year One
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 122 - English Composition | 3 |
| UNIV 101 - College Success | 1 |
| MATH 120 - Applied College Algebra | 3 |
| CHEM 110 - General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 110L - General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 120 - Foundations of Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 120L - Foundations of Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 110 - Research Methods | 1 |
| Semester Hours | 16 |
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Humanities - Lower Level (140 Serices) | 3 |
| PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| CHEM 111 - General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 111L - General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 121 - Foundations of Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 121L - Foundations of Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 111 - Research Symposium | 1 |
| Semester Hours | 15 |
Total Credits
Total Hours for All Requirements: 31
Year Two
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 219 - Speech | 3 |
| CHEM 210 - Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 210L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 215 - Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 215L - Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 305 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 305L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| Semester Hours | 15 |
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 221 - Technical Communication | 3 |
| CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 211L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 306 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 306L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
| Open Elective - Lower or Upper Level | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 14 |
Total Credits
Total Hours for All Requirements: 29
Year Three
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| MATH 210 - Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| PHYS 113 - Introductory Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 113L - Introductory Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Specified Elective | 3 |
| Specified Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective - Lower or Upper Level | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 15 |
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| HFCT 440 - Aerospace Physiology | 3 |
| STAT 222 - Business Statistics | 3 |
| PHYS 117 - Introductory Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 117L - Introductory Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| Specified Elective | 3 |
| Specified Elective | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 |
Total Credits
Total Hours for All Requirements: 31
Year Four
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 405 - Molecular and Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 405L - Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 450 - Exercise Physiology and Human Performance | 3 |
| HFCT 300 - Principles and Fundamentals | 3 |
| Humanities/Social Science Lower or Upper Level | 3 |
| Open Elective - Upper Level | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 |
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| CPSC 118 - Fundamentals of Computer Programming | 3 |
| Specified Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective - Upper Level | 3 |
| Open Elective - Upper Level | 4 |
| Semester Hours | 13 |
Total Credits
Total Hours for All Requirements: 29