SRF 205The Dark Side of Sex and Sexualities

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Sexualities, Relationships, and Families

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Students will engage in the theoretical and empirical examinations of contentious and controversial topics associated with human sexuality. Students may critically examine topics such as sex work, pornography, sexual violence and abuse, incest, compulsive sexual behaviour, and paraphilias.

Prerequisites

Complete 1 of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
  - PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
  - SRF204 - Introduction to Human Sexualities (0.50)
- Must have completed the following:
  - SMF204

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	7535	24 / 75	MW 13:00–14:20

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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Calendar versions

Undergraduate Calendar

2025–26
2026–27 (shown here)
2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar