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Spring 2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BIO 358 - Biology and Human Social and Sexual Behavior

Major features of human social and sexual behavior are examined from a biological perspective. Insights from ethology, evolutionary biology, and neurobiology are synthesized into a picture of human nature and behavior. Implications of this picture for human sexual and social behavior are considered. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): U3 or U4 standing; and one of the following: ANT 101 , BIO 115 , BIO 201 , BIO 202 , or BIO 203 

DEC: H

SBC: ESI, STAS


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