The "Nature/Nurture" Controversy

3 credits

This course introduces students to social science debates over the origins and meanings of human nature and human behaviour, with specific emphasis on the nature/nurture controversy. The course focuses on 21st-century aspects of these debates, including socio-biology and evolutionary psychology in the context of their historical roots. *** Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head. * Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology *