NS 398 - Biology of Sex

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Bentley University

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Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level AST, BIO, CHM, GEO, or PHY Explores recent scientific findings regarding the origins and biological bases of sex, gender, sexual orientation as well as the intersexed, transsexual and multiple gender states. Through extensive reading, students will critically review and analyze findings from a wide variety of sources including both within and beyond the traditional sciences, even recent novels and other fictional treatments of theses subjects. What are the origins of sex Are there in fact more than two sexes How do intersexed states develop What are the biological bases for gender and gender identification Are there in fact multiple genders Is this diversity "natural" - based on genetics, the biology of brain, hormones, learning, society What are the biological roots of sexual orientation Are there evolutionary bases for existing diversity in biology of sex, gender, and sexual behaviors What impact might and/or should this have on the cultural aspects of these questions in our society and others

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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