"BIO 358 is a course purported to give students an explanation for what it is to be human - the level of insight necessary to view our physical world beyond its mechanical means. The extensive amount of resources provided, level of teaching both in the classroom and beyond, and philosophy used in approaching such a provocative subject is unparalleled relative to most any other college courses and attests to both Instructor Souza and Prof. Bingham's dedication to the knowledge enterprise. The content does a wonderful job of adding profound insight to the mundane aspects of our world - meaning to the facets of our biology that at first seem overwhelmingly complex. The fact that the content integrates a variety of disciplines makes it a transferable subject to people of all backgrounds and educational platforms, and most notably makes it a course that students owe it to themselves to take." - Michael Dahan

"This class is definitely unlike any other biology course or science course I have ever take; it really does leave you with a new profound outlook on how we interact as human beings. A lot of what I learned in this class has gone into my general understanding of how the world works and why people are the way they are. Professor Bingham's theory has significantly changed the minds of many, including myself, because it not only accounts for the biological aspects of human uniqueness, but also the anthropological, sociological, and even philosophical factors. I have and still recommend this course to all of my friends since it is a life moving journey from start to finish!" - Kavita Bommasamudram

"At the beginning of this course I sat awaiting the inaugural address that would mark the beginning of yet another class that I needed for my major. I was amused by the promise that within just two months, we would look at the world quite differently. Nonetheless, I was intrigued and determined to do my best for the sake of the grade I would receive at the end. Afterwards, I could not care less what the actual grade was because I had the conscious awareness of having received something immensely more important than a letter on a transcript. I feel we've all been given something that is often denied in the course of education: a clear, pristine, and comprehensive scientific understanding of fundamentally human characteristics that map onto virtually every life experience. This really was unprecedented, and I now realize that when one hears the phrase "science at its best", it surely refers to the kind of understanding that "The Biology of Being Human" has imparted on us. The mechanics of the course were also terrific; content was delivered effectively and illustrated the major points with perfect elegance. I wonder if the structure of this course should not serve as a model for other lectures courses. Contrary to my expectations, the online version of the course did not hinder interaction, nor impede learning. The Internet turns out to be a really good medium, giving students a more efficient method of absorbing material and leaving them more time to aid in moving the frontiers of science forward. Suffice it to say, this course reminded me of why I began to love science in my childhood, despite the disenchantment through which I have staggered of late." - Andrei Assa

"I took the Bio 358 course online and I am very glad I did. I had access to the video lectures online which allowed me to proceed through the course at my own pace at home. Because of the interactive weekly discussion boards, I had close access to help from other students, teaching assistants, and the professors. The availability of the lectures, electronic quizzes, and digital textbook materials online are very convenient and ensure that you have all the tools available to learn and succeed in the course." - Rey Phillip Llenes

"This course gave me the rare opportunity to see humanity from an entirely new perspective. Basic principles of chemistry and biology that I explored in other classes were used to form a simple, rational explanation of our social behavior and natural history. The fusion of all these disciplines within one course sparks a very stimulating discussion within the class. I thoroughly enjoyed the subjects investigated in this class and recommend it to anyone who wants to better understand the human species." - John Hughes