Focuses on physiological, ecological, and social aspects of women s development from puberty, through reproductive processes such as pregnancy, birth and lactation, to menopause and aging. Also explores female life history strategies in a variety of cultural settings. Topics include cognitive and behavioral differences between men and women and male and female reproductive strategies. Your lowest midterm score will be dropped. Your section grade will be based on your section assignments and participation.
Attendance is mandatory.
Our Babies, Ourselves. The Woman That Never Evolved . The readings are designed to complement as well as supplement the lectures. One goal of the course is to be able to read and evaluate the scientific literature on this subject. Some popular articles are also included.