The Behavioral Biology of Women

CAS WS 263

  • Critical Thinking
  • Scientific Inquiry I
  • Social Inquiry I

An exploration of female behavioral biology focusing on evolutionary, physiological, and biosocial aspects of women's lives from puberty through pregnancy, birth, lactation, menopause, and aging. Examples are drawn from traditional and industrialized societies, and data from nonhuman primates are considered. Effective Spring 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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A1 Harwell CAS B12 TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm Mts w/CAS AN263. Spring 2025 this course will be taught by Faye Harwell

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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A2 Harwell WED 406 T 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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A3 Harwell CAS 237 M 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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A4 Harwell CAS 315 F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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A5 Harwell CAS 315 F 1:25 pm-2:21 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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A6 Harwell CAS 223 T 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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A7 Harwell CAS 227 F 9:05 am-9:55 am

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.