Learn Online: Human Sexuality

Universal Class

Syllabus

Human Sexuality (15 week)

Professor: Kenneth Brownson, MSM, MSP, RNC, AHI

Table of Contents

Welcome

Plagiarism Policy

Scope

Objectives

Textbook Information

Grading

Weekly Schedule

Welcome:

Welcome to Human Sexuality. I hope that you enjoy this class and learn how we interact with each other in different aspects.

Plagiarism Policy:

Using another person’s intellectual property without proper recognition or citation is a serious offense against academic ethics and is not tolerated. When conducting research, one often finds words, phrases, or even whole paragraphs that aptly convey the thought the student seeks. Simply to copy these words, phrases, etc., into a student’s work without attribution and citation is plagiarism. Students may paraphrase without fear of plagiarizing. But any verbatim text extracted from a source must be accompanied by the appropriate citation, either in the text or in a foot/endnote. Students who are found to be guilty of plagiarism will be penalized at the very least by a failing grade in the assignment with an appropriate entry made in their student records. Repeated violations will result in more severe actions, to include dismissal from this course. All work done must be the student’s and without the use of outside help.

Scope:

This course is designed to familiarize you with the biological, psychological, cultural, and behavioral aspects of human sexuality and family life. The overall theme of the course focuses on responsible sexual behaviors and attitudes. Cultural and psychological dimensions have impacted sexual attitudes and practices in our culture. Cross-cultural and historical comparisons can help us understand how sexuality is culturally and historically determined.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Analyze the history of human sexuality from the earliest records to the present.

2. Identify and explain the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive system and common disorders that affect each system.

3. Compare and contrast the sexual response and experiences of men and women.

4. Examine the process of conception, pregnancy, and childbirth.

5. Assess how class, gender, ethnicity, ethics, and sexual orientation shape the contraceptive choices and abortion options available.

6. Trace the sexual development throughout the life span from childhood, through adolescence, to adulthood.

7. Select various gender roles that you are not familiar with and evaluate major social influences that affect gender role development.

8. Evaluate the meanings, identities, characteristics, and sexual behaviors that comprise the range of sexual orientation.

9. Compare and contrast love attitudes and communication between the sexes of various cultural groups.

10. Examine sexual violence within the context of a societal system that makes coercion and assault possible.

11. Distinguish how sexual dysfunctions manifest themselves, how they develop, and how they are overcome.

12. Evaluate the roots of sex as a commodity in a cultural and societal context.

13. Trace the evolution of atypical sexual behavior in the context of biology, morality, social, and cultural norms.

14. Examine the symptoms, process of transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and discuss the ways to reduce the risks of sexually transmitted infections.

15. Assess how physical health affects sexual function.

Textbook:

Course	Author	Book	Publisher	ISBN #
Human Sexuality	McAnulty, Richard & M. Michele Burnettte (2003)	Fundamentals of Human Sexuality: Making Healthy Decisions	Allyn and Bacon	0-205-35945-0

Text book is required. Text can be ordered from the publisher’s Web site, an online bookstore, or your favorite local bookstore.

www.ablongman.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,0205359450,00.html

www.amazon.com

Grading:

Maximum points/lesson is 66.6 for a total of 15 lessons = 1000 possible maximum points for the truly exceptional student. The maximum weekly points are divided into Lessons Learned = 30 maximum points and Quiz = 36 maximum points.

A = 900-1000 Points (Work is of superior quality)

B = 800-899 Points (Work is above average)

C = 700-799 Points (Work is average)

D = 600-699 Points (Work is unsatisfactory)

F = 599 and below (Work is failing)

Grades Explained

 

"A" - An exceptional grade for distinctly superior work. Every aspect is of exceptional quality. This grade is reserved for a very few who are at the top of the class. An exception rather than the rule. This student provides a leadership quality to whatever they do including leading class discussion. The student demonstrates a clear ability to understand and articulate the concepts presented, has thoroughly mastered the subject, displays marked initiative and exhibits intellectual curiosity. The student has produced creative, evaluative work of superior quality that shows a full range of cognitive skills including knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

 

"B" - An above average grade for achievement of a high order. This grade is reserved for a few students who are at the top of the class but fall below an "A". The student has intellectually fulfilled the requirements and has achieved excellence in all aspects of their work including completeness, accuracy of knowledge, independence, creativity, and critical thought. The student demonstrates most levels of cognitive skills including knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

 

"C" - An average grade for a student who is performing satisfactorily in all aspects of their work as you would expect of a college student at their particular grade level who devotes a reasonable amount of time, effort, and attention. A senior would be expected to demonstrate higher quality than a freshman. A passing grade with no qualifications and a good grade. It is an average grade but not above average and most students fall into this range. The student shows evidence of knowledge about the subject, is able to analyze concepts, and demonstrates full participation in all aspects of the class. The student has an open, active, and discriminating mind and demonstrates lower and middle level cognitive skills including knowledge, comprehension, application, and analysis.

 

"D" - A passing grade indicating that in one or more aspects the student failed to achieve the minimum standards as indicated by a grade of AC@ but the quality was sufficient to pass.

 

"F" - A grade for unsatisfactory performance and carries no credit as a final grade.

 

A + or - can be added to a grade to indicate that the student falls at the higher end or lower end of the grade range. There is no A+ or F+.

 

Assignments:

Weekly reading assignments as per weekly schedule (see below). Reading assignment includes all sections of each chapter assigned. Each student is expected to do individual work. While distance learning provides some flexibility in when you choose to conduct your studies, you are expected to follow the syllabus and turn in a timely manner. Students should try to complete one lesson/week so they are able to stay on track and finish their course in a reasonable time.

PowerPoint Presentations: Attached to each lesson is a slide presentation for the chapter. View this through Microsoft PowerPoint or a similar office suite program. At the Microsoft Web site a reader is available for free.

www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=428D5727-43AB-4F24-90B7-A94784AF71A4&displaylang=en

Journal Activity: Each week learners will read the materials in the lesson. Students will keep a journal throughout the course. The learned will write a 2 page journal entry for each lesson. The journal entry is for the learner’s benefit and is not turned in. The journal should reflect what you have learned and how you can apply it to your life and career aspirations.

Quizzes:

There will be a quiz as part of each lesson. The quizzes are all multiple choice. You must choose the best answer from the choices given. There is only one best choice. The quizzes are not easy and require a comprehensive study plan. I suggest that you highlight important points as you go along and use this as part of your overall study plan. A comprehensive summary can be used as part of an overall study plan. Some students also develop an outline.

Weekly Schedule

WEEK 1

AN INTRODUCTION TO SEXUALITY & SEXUAL HEALTH

Scope: This lesson traces the history of human sexuality focusing on issues that we face today.

Objectives:

Trace the history of human sexuality

Appraise sexuality issues that we face today

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 1

Required Reading: Class Text - Preface and Chapter 1

Journal Activity: Chapter 1

Quiz: Preface & Chapter 1

WEEK 2

SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY

Scope: This lesson looks at female and male anatomical structures, collectively known as reproductive organs.

Objectives:

Compare and discuss the anatomy of the female and male reproductive system.

Examine common diseases affecting the female and male reproductive system and give their treatment.

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 2

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 2

Journal Activity: Chapter 2

Quiz: Chapter 2

WEEK 3

PHYSIOLOGY OF SEXUAL AROUSAL & RESPONSE

Scope: This lesson will discuss the physiology of sexual arousal and the response of both males and females using various models.

Objectives:

Interpret the various models of the arousal and responses of males and females

Compare and contrast types of orgasms of both males and females

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 3

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 3

Journal Activity: Chapter 3

Quiz: Chapter 3

WEEK 4

CONCEPTION, PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH

Scope: This lesson introduces the process and stages of conception, pregnancy, and childbirth.

Objectives:

Interpret the process and stages of conception, pregnancy, and childbirth

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 4

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 4

Journal Activity: Chapter 4

Quiz: Chapter 4

WEEK 5

 CONTRACEPTION & ABORTION

Scope: This lesson introduces the student to the choices available for contraception and abortion and the ethical dilemmas involved with these choices.

Objectives:

Appraise how class, gender, and ethnicity shape the options that are available for contraception

Analyze the ethical implications of contraception and abortion

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 5

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 5

Journal Activity: Chapter 5

Quiz: Chapter 5

WEEK 6

SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE

Scope: This lesson traces the sexual development of humans from birth through adolescents.

Objectives:

Compare and contrast sexual development in childhood, pre-adolescence, and adolescence

Assess issues faced by each age group

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 6

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 6

Journal Activity: Chapter 6

Quiz: Chapter 6

WEEK 7

SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT IN ADULTHOOD

Scope: This lesson discusses challenges adults face in their sexual development from 19 until late adulthood.

Objectives:

Compare and contrast the phases and challenges of early adulthood, mid-life, and late adult life

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 7

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 7

Journal Activity: Chapter 7

Quiz: Chapter 7

WEEK 8

GENDER ROLES & SEXUALITY

Scope: This lesson introduces the student to the difference between sex and gender roles based on one’s culture.

Objectives:

Analyze the difference between a person’s sex and their sex role

Appraise the various sex roles and stereotypes

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 8

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 8

Journal Activity: Chapter 8

Quiz: Chapter 8

WEEK 9

SEXUAL ORIENTATION

Scope: This lesson discusses sexual orientation from its historic, cultural, and sociological attributes.

Objectives:

Analyze sexual orientation and discuss three types of sexual orientation

Appraise the role of various communities (from different sexual orientations) and the challenges that each face

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 9

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 9

Journal Activity: Chapter 9

Quiz: Chapter 9

WEEK 10

LOVE & SENSUAL COMMUNICATION

Scope: This lesson explores the concept of love and communication between partners.

Objectives:

Dispel the myths that surround gender, sexuality, intimacy, and the nature-nurture debate

Compare and contrast the characteristics of a relationship that is successful to one that is not

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 10

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 10

Journal Activity: Chapter 10

Quiz: Chapter 10

WEEK 11

SEXUAL COERCION

Scope: This lesson explores forms of sexual coercion and its relationship to the societal system.

Objectives:

Contrast the different forms of sexual coercion including: domestic violence, incest, rape, date rape, and harassment

Assess the role that culture and society play in sexual coercion

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 11

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 11

Journal Activity: Chapter 11

Quiz: Chapter 11

WEEK 12

SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION

Scope: This lesson discusses types of disturbances and treatments in the sexual response cycle

Objectives:

Analyze sexual dysfunction and discuss specific types

Contrast treatments for specific sexual dysfunctions

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 12

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 12

Journal Activity: Chapter 12

Quiz: Chapter 12

WEEK 13

COMMERCIAL SEX

Scope: This lesson considers sex as a commodity for profit and atypical sexual behavior.

Objectives:

Analyze the various types of commercial sex, discuss attitudes, and their cultural significance

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 13

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 13

Journal Activity: Chapter 13

Quiz: Chapter 13

WEEK 14

ATYPICAL SEXUAL BEHAVIOR

Scope: This lesson looks at atypical sexual behavior and how one determines what sexual behavior is unacceptable.

Objectives:

Assess atypical sexual behavior and available treatments

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 14

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 14

Journal Activity: Chapter 14

Quiz: Chapter 14

WEEK 15

SEXUALLY TRANSMISSIBLE INFECTIONS

Scope: This lesson discusses sexually transmitted infections focusing on symptoms, transmission modes, diagnosis, treatments, and the populations at risk.

Objectives:

Compare sexually transmitted infection, analyze specific types and their treatments

PowerPoint Presentation: Please review the PowerPoint presentation for Chapter 15

Required Reading: Class Text - Chapter 15

Journal Activity: Chapter 15

Quiz: Chapter 15

Updated: June 2006