FYS 1139 - Half the Human Experience

Credits: 4.0
This interdisciplinary course will introduce students to issues related to sex and gender, with a particular focus on the experience of being female. Students will develop an understanding and awareness of how gender issues impact a variety of social and professional contexts. We will critically evaluate the methods and results of scientific studies of gender differences and stereotypes. Other topics include developmental, biological, historical, and cultural influences on behavior.
McDaniel Plan: First-Year Seminar