Sex plays an important role in our lives. In this course we will study human sexuality and attempt to explore the psychology of human sexuality in its evolutionary, physiological, and social context. Based on the evolutionary perspective, various aspects of adaptive human sexual behaviours and mechanisms evolved to facilitate reproductive success. Some example of topics include: the evolutionary origins of gender differences and similarities, and sexual reproduction; historical and contemporary views on the psychology of sex in different cultures; diversity of human sexuality; how psychologists conduct sex research, issue of pornography, nature of physical and psychological attractiveness, and more.

CILO-1: Define and understand the principles, theories, and research findings related to the psychology of sex. CILO-2: Explain the psychology of sex, gender differences and similarities using an evolutionary perspective. CILO-3: Apply knowledge acquired in this course to their own life experiences. CILO-4: Better understand their own sexuality. CILO-5: Describe, explain, and critique academic research clearly and succinctly. CILO-6: Read and interpret materials related to the psychology of sex in English.