BIOL1107 — Biology of Women
BIOL 1107 - Biology of Women BIOL 1107 - Biology of Women 3 Credits Provides a theme-based course for learning biological concepts through the lens of issues pertinent to both men’s and women’s health. Explores the historical, cultural, and biological factors that shape each woman’s health experiences across the lifespan. Key topics include the history of the women’s health movement in the US, sex and gender, reproductive anatomy and physiology, sexual differentiation & variation, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, birth, contraception, menopause, sexually transmitted infections, and current public health issues. History of views on women’s biology, history and role of the women’s health movement, past and present issues with the medical establishment. Nature of Science & research, how social factors and biology interact to shape women’s unique experiences with medicine & the health care system. Reproductive anatomy and physiology of men and women (including biology of sexual differentiation, sex vs gender, mitosis, meiosis, gametogenesis, menstrual cycle, fertilization, pregnancy/labor, lactation, contraception, menopause, related health issues, homeostasis and feedback loops. Learning
Prerequisites: ENG0099, ENG1108