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BIOL 479 - Sex and Reproductive Biology

(3 units)
Survey of male and female reproductive anatomy and endocrinology; sexual differentiation, puberty and reproductive aging; fertilization, pregnancy and fetal development.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 192 ; BIOL 300  or BIOL 304 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the fundamental biology of male and female reproductive biology.
2. describe the biology of fertilization and development during pregnancy.
3. discuss issues of societal concern for reproduction, including contraception, sexually transmitted diseases and complications of pregnancy.
4. evaluate how scientific developments can affect individual and public health.


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