This course explores the various aspects of sexual reproduction, focussing on evolutionary questions. The course compares various modes of reproduction (asexual and sexual) and examines the important questions of why sex evolved and why it is so common among plants and animals today. Topics include sexual selection, mating strategies of males and females, sperm competition, sex ratios, and various potentially controversial aspects of human sexuality from a biological perspective. The course involves extensive discussion (including student-led discussions), reading, writing, and a major paper. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion weekly. 06-01-2021-07-04-2021 Web Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30AM - 11:20AM, Room to be Announced
- Teacher: Kevin Lee Teather