Human Sexuality Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

PSYC-2306-001 Human Sexuality

Prerequisites

RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

Course Description

This course will provide an overview of the broad field of human sexuality. Topics will be covered from various perspectives – biological, sociological, anthropological, etc., but will focus primarily on the psychological perspective. The goal is for each student to learn factual, scientifically-based information that will provoke thought and contribute to his/her own decision-making on sexual issues outside of the classroom.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

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Textbooks

Required Textbook:  Our Sexuality, 11th edition.  Robert Crooks and Karla Baur.  Published by Thomson Wadsworth

ISBN 978-0-495-81294-4

NOTE: USED TEXTBOOKS ARE FINE FOR THIS COURSE.  THE FREE CD PACKAGED WITH THE NEW TEXTBOOK IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS CLASS. 

Supplies

You will need access to a computer with an Internet connection and Microsoft Office software.  You must be able to save your files in a .doc .docx or .rtf format.  It is more convenient to have your own com

Student Performance

Scores on state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills or a C or higher in RDNG 0331. Test scores indicating college-level reading skill (THEA or state-approved alternative test) 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The study of psychological, sociological and physiological aspects of human sexuality. 

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. dispel myths, doubts, and anxieties related to knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors about sexuality
2. make responsible and intelligent choices based on his/her own needs, desires, and values, rather than on ments such as guilt, fear, pressure, or ignorance.
3. describe the mechanisms of conception and pregnancy.
4. compare and contrast the various types of contraceptives in use today.
5. describe causes and effects of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, as well as guidelines for enhancing his/her sexual health.
6. develop an understanding of the variations in sexual behavior.
7. develop an understanding of sexual orientation and gender issues.
8. enhance communication skills for the purpose of sharing thoughts and feelings both with one's partner and with one's children.

All assignments/work will be submitted through AC Connect (Blackboard)  using Microsoft Word.  email address. If you send your assignments to me at my AC email, I will not grade them and you will receive a zero (0) for that assignment. In addition, assignments turned in late will NOT be graded and a grade of zero (0) will be awarded. NOTICE: If you choose to wait until the last minute to work on your assignments and postings and you click submit at 10:10 p.m. the consequences will be that you will receive a grade of zero (0) for that assignment, posting or exam. Understand that 10:10 p.m. is after the deadline of 10:00 p.m. You make the choice to get your work done with plenty of time to submit or you make the choice to push the deadline and maybe miss it.

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Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Accessibility Services (SSC 125, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Each student is expected to follow the guidelines in the AC Student Rights & Responsibilities document.  All students are expected to be tolerant and respectful of other students in the online classroom.  There will be zero tolerance for any type of harassment or disrespect based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious ideals.

Grading Criteria

You will be awarded points for exams and participation as follows:

MAXIMUM EXAM POINTS :  375

MAXIMUM DISCUSSION POINTS:  80

TERM PROJECT:  50 POINTS

TOTAL POINTS FOR THIS COURSE = 505

GRADE OF A:  455 TO 505 POINTS

GRADE OF B:  404 TO 454 POINTS

GRADE OF C:  354 TO 403 POINTS

GRADE OF D:  303 TO 353 POINTS

GRADE OF F:  LESS THAN 303 POINTS

Term Project Instructions:

This project is worth 50 points.  View one of the following videos and identify the specific concepts portrayed in the video as they relate to concepts studied in this class.  The paper should be 4 pages in length (not including cover page and citation page), typed, double spaced and citations should appear in APA format:

Brokeback Mountain

Something's Gotta Give

As Good As It Gets

9 and 1/2 weeks

Anatomy of a Hate Crime or the Matthew Shephard Story

TransAmerica

The Bird Cage

American Pie

Vicki Christina Barcelona

Friends With Benefits

Valentine's Day

Or film of your choice with Instructor Approval

Term Project is due no later than 10:00 p.m. on November 24, 2013

All assignments/work will be submitted through the AC Connect using Microsoft Word.  Do not send your assignments via another means, I will not grade them and you will receive a zero (0) for that assignment.  In addition, assignments turned in late will not be graded and a grade of zero (0) will be awarded.  NOTICE:   If you choose to wait until the last minute to complete your assignments or exams and you click submit at 10:01 p.m. you will receive a grade of zero (0) for that assignment or exam.  Understand that 10: 01 p.m. is after the deadline of 10:00 p.m. 

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes in which they are enrolled.  For the online class, that means "attending" to your email, discussion groups, assignments and exams on time as stated in the Course Outline.  Regular attendance for online classes means checking email and assignments at least every two days (more often in the summer classes).  If you miss two assignments or do not take one of the exams you will be in jeopardy of failing this class.  You must communicate with me about any events that would necessitate you missing course due dates. 

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