BIOAP 2140 - [The Biological Basis of Sex Differences]

(crosslisted)
(also BIOMS 2140, BSOC 2141, FGSS 2140)

Fall. 3 credits. S–U or letter grade option.

Prerequisite: one college-level biology course or permission of instructor. Next offered 2012-2013.

J. Fortune.

Examines the structural and functional differences between the sexes. Emphasizes mechanisms of mammalian reproduction; where possible, special attention is given to studies of humans. Current evidence on the effects of gender on nonreproductive aspects of life (behavior, mental and physical capabilities) is discussed. The course is intended to provide students with a basic knowledge of reproductive endocrinology and with a basis for objective evaluation of sex differences in relation to contemporary life.