PSYC350 Human Sexuality
A significant aspect of human behavior is our sexuality, sexual identity and sexual preferences. Among many human activities, sexuality is cloaked in myth, superstition and injustice and prejudice. This course covers the psychological, social and biological aspects of human drive and considers the scientific and behavioral exploration of this field over time. Students learn about the determinants of sexual behavior including motivation, genetics, sexual orientation, socialization and the role of gender identity and sexual behavior in modern society. The course examines how human sexuality is portrayed in the media and how this varies across cultures.
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Distribution
Psychology
Notes
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