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Sex, Gender, and Evolution 
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Sex, Gender, and Evolution
 at 
Harvard University 
Overview

Why did so many species evolve to have two sexes? Why is sex dichotomous in our gametes, but continuous in our bodies and behavior? Did we evolve to have a sense of our own gender identity, and if so, why?

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Beginner

Course Level

UG Certificate

Sex, Gender, and Evolution
 at 
Harvard University 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from Harvard University
  • Topics covered: Psychology
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Sex, Gender, and Evolution
 at 
Harvard University 
Course details

Skills you will learn
More about this course
  • Why did so many species evolve to have two sexes? Why is sex dichotomous in our gametes, but continuous in our bodies and behavior? Did we evolve to have a sense of our own gender identity, and if so, why? This course takes a deep dive into these questions and more
  • Classes are organized around group discussion of readings
  • After mastering the foundational material, students write their final paper, applying the course material and their outside interests and expertise to a topic of interest in this wide field

Sex, Gender, and Evolution
 at 
Harvard University 
Curriculum

Psychology

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Sex, Gender, and Evolution
 at 
Harvard University 
Faculty details

Max Krasnow
Designation : Assistant Professor of Psychology, Harvard University

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