BIOL 356 - 01W

The Evolution of Animal Sex
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
4220
Career
Undergraduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Description
Among animals, sex cannot be simplified down to X's and Y's, or even males and females. Sex is diverse and dynamic. The class will discuss modern research around three themes: 1) sexual differentiation, 2) animal weapons and ornaments, and 3) reproduction and mating systems.

Prerequisites: BIOL 251 and BIOL 282.

Outcomes: Students will gain a deeper appreciation of the sexual diversity among animals at genetic, physiological, morphological and behavioral levels.
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Enrollment Requirements
Prerequisites: UCWR 110. Pre-requisite: BIOL 251 and BIOL 282
Class Notes
No overrides into closed section, permission granted by instructor only This is a writing intensive class. A grade of C- or better in UCWR 110 is required to enroll.
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Thomas Sanger
Meets
TuTh 1:00PM - 2:15PM
Dates
08/24/2026 - 12/12/2026
Room
Crown Center - Room 141
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Lake Shore Campus
Location
Lake Shore Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
0
Seats Open
18
Class Capacity
18
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0