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Core Concepts in Human Sexuality Published by McGraw-Hill, ISBN# 978-0-07-312911-2 |
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Strong |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Examines the fundamentals of the development and practice of sexuality in the human being and the historical, psychological, and psychosocial aspects of human sexuality from childhood to old age, including human sexual anatomy, fulfillment differences between males and females, sexual dysfunction and corrective therapy.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the multi-faceted and complex nature of human sexuality.
2. Integrate the interaction of the biological bases with the psychological and historical influences in our society.
3. Trace the development of human sexuality from childhood to old age.
4. Compare the variations in sexuality across social classes, ethnic groups, other cultures and other species.
| LECTURE TOPIC |
TEXT READING ASSIGNMENT |
| Sexual Perspectives/Research |
Chapter 1-2 |
| Sexual Anatomy and Functioning |
Chapter 3-4 |
| Contraception |
Chapter 11 |
| Conception |
Chapter 12 |
| Gender and Gender Roles |
Chapter 5 |
| Sexuality Over Life Span |
Chapter 6 |
| Love, Intimacy, Sex |
Chapter 7 |
| Communicating About Sex |
Chapter 8 |
| Sexual Expression |
Chapter 9 |
| The Sexual Body |
Chapter 13 |
| Sexual Enhancement/Therapy |
Chapter 14 |
| Sexual Diseases |
Chapter 15-16 |
| Atypical/Paraphilic |
Chapter 10 |
| Sexual Coersion |
Chapter 17 |
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FINAL EXAM |
EXAMS
First Quiz - Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12 plus lecture - 25 questions
Second Quiz - Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8 plus lecture - 25 questions
Third Quiz - Chapters 9, 13, 14, 15, 16 plus lecture - 25 questions
Final Exam - Chapter 10, 17 Entire Semester - 100 questions
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All quizzes are multiple choice. A scantron and pencil will be required.
There are no make-up tests scheduled for missed quizzes.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Cheating of any sort will not be tolerated. Any student who is caught cheating will receive a zero on that assignment of exam. Cheating includes, but is not limited to:
· Looking at another student's paper during an exam
· Using any notes/electronic devices not approved by me during an exam
· Talking to another student about test material during an exam
· Plagiarism - Using someone else's words or ideas, and presenting them as your own
OUTSIDE ASSIGNMENT - (SEE DISCUSSION TOPICS)
The outside assignment will be graded on a pass/fail basis. If no outside assignment is completed, your final grade will be lowered.
ATTENDANCE
If you miss more than 6 or more class sessions you can be dropped from the course. Attendance/tardiness will be evaluated in the final grade. When tardy, it is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor for purposes of the roll.
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