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Science of Human Sexuality

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWeFr 1p.m. – 1:50p.m.		 McCormack M02-0206 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWeFr 1p.m. – 1:50p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0206
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course introduces the topic of human sexuality in an evidence-based, scientific manner, focusing especially on its biological and neurobiological underpinnings. The class also explores the history and methods of sex research, including animal behavior research, sexual evolution, sexual differentiation of body and brain anatomy, the nature of physical attractiveness, as well as scientific study of the wide range of human sexual behaviors.

Prerequisites

PSYCH 201 AND PSYCH 360 OR PSYCH 201 AND BIO 316

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

McCormack M02-0206

Enrolled / Capacity

14 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Susan Zup

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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