PSYC 50Human Sexuality
Provides an opportunity to explore the science of human sexuality in a formal educational space. Covers such topics as variations of sexual behavior (what counts as sex), representations of sex (what we see in accessible media), motivations and sexual desire (why we have sex), sexual fantasies (what kind of sex we desire), sexual development (from both biological and psychological perspectives), sexual anatomy and arousal, sexual orientation and sexual identity, relationships and intimacy, sexual violence and dysfunction, reproductive justice, and diversity of sexuality across history and culture.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | ClassroomUnit 002 | P. L. Hammack | Closed 265/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Hammack | 3.9 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 72% | 35 |
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