Biological Sciences 338 - Evol. and Human Sexual Behav.

We will discuss patterns and variations;of human sexual behavior and the likely role that;evolution has played in shaping some of these;patterns. We will discuss the evolution of sex,;gender differences, principles of sexual;selection, physiology, cultural differences in;sexual behavior, mating systems, etc. We will;follow a recently published book on this topic,;and add readings from the primary literature.;Students are expected to write one major research;paper on any aspect of human sexual behavior of;their choosing and to be ready to present their;findings to the class towards the end of the;semester.

Prereq: BIOL-226.