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Biological sex is far from binary − this college course examines the science of sex diversity in people, fungi and across the animal kingdom

  • Written by Ari Berkowitz, Presidential Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Biology; Director, Cellular & Behavioral Neurobiology Graduate Program, University of Oklahoma
Biological sex is far from binary − this college course examines the science of sex diversity in people, fungi and across the animal kingdomBiological sex comes in many more forms than just male or female.Yifei Fang/Moment via Getty ImagesText saying: Uncommon Courses, from The Conversation

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

Title of course:

Diversity of Biological Sex Characteristics

What prompted the idea for the course?

Most people view biological sex,...

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