BIOL122 — Biology of Sex
BIOL 122 - Biology of Sex BIOL 122 - Biology of Sex 5 Credits The origin, development and evolution of sex and sexual reproduction. Topics include a survey of the sexual systems of selected organisms, sexual selection and human reproduction. 0 Placement Eligibility Math 91 or higher Fees Quarters Typically ummer Fall Day Winter Spring Designed to Serve General student population Active Date 20250522T11:53:58 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: AA Science Natural Science ProfTech Related Instruction BAS Course Outline What is sex? Sex versus gender Asexual versus sexual reproduction; advantages and disadvantages Evolution of sex Genetics of sex Sex systems Chromosomes Genes Climate control Sexual Selection Mating Systems Specific Sexual Strategies Bacteria, Fungi, Protists Plants Invertebrates Amphibians and Reptiles (examples) Non-primate mammals (examples) Primates (examples including humans) Student Learning
Prerequisites: MATH81