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BIOLOGY AND GENDER

GEN&WS 530
Course Description

Examines the theories and methodologies of the relevant research areas in biology and animal behavior that underlie biological determinist theories of gender and gender differences, and explores alternative approaches, theoretical constructs and interpretations.

Prerequisites

Junior standing or GEN&WS 103

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.87

4.01% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.31% from Historical

A Rate
90.32%

20.73% from Historical

Class Size
31

-6.77% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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