The Evolution of Female and Male Behavioral Preferences
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Overview
Subject area
BIO
Catalog Number
256
Course Title
The Evolution of Female and Male Behavioral Preferences
Department(s)
Description
This course will critically evaluate Darwin's theory of sexual selection as it applies to humans, we will examine whether many female-typical and male-typical behaviors are partly controlled by the genes. The course will first review Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection as well as the associated theory of sexual selection, which describes the evolution of female/male mating strategies and the different types of evidence used to evaluate genetic contributions to human behavior. Sexual selection theory will be examined to determine if it adequately describes female/male differences in mating strategies, parental care, jealousy, aggression, and other behaviors. Finally the moral implications of genetic control over human behaviors will be explored.Pre-requisite: BIO 166/167
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Course Attributes
EXPR - EXPR (Experimental)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
026905