Cognitive Science 0278 - Sex on the Brain

Spring
2014
1
4.00
Jane Couperus
10:30AM-11:50AM M,W
Hampshire College
313625
Adele Simmons Hall 222
jwcCS@hampshire.edu
This course is designed to examine sex, gender, and sexuality in multiple contexts. The primary aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the biology and neuropsychology of sex gender and sexuality. Additionally the course will examine how biological and environmental factors influence sex gender and sexuality across development and how these factors influence differences in brain and behavior. Course requirements will include reading primary research articles in the fields of psychology neuroscience sociology anthropology and women's studies. Students will also be asked to conduct library research write several short response and review papers and conduct a larger research project. Students are not required to have a scientific background but they are asked to be open to reading and evaluating scientific research.
Writing and Research This is a core course in the Culture Brain and Development Program. Students are expected to spend approximately 3-4 hours outside of class for each class (ie. 6-8 hours a week) on the required readings and assignments. This is a guide, students may need to spend more time during some weeks when working on assignments or based on particular readings.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.