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Human
Sexuality, SOP 2772, Tuesday/Thursday, 3 credits
Course Description: Study of sexuality with emphasis on
subjects such as identity and behavior, characteristics of sexual
beings and meaning of sexuality. Includes study of sexual health,
sexual decision making, and strategies for dealing with
conception, sexually transmitted diseases and sexual coercion and
exploitation.
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Human
Sexuality Syllabus
SOP 2772
11:45 - 1:00 a.m., TR
Fall Term, 2003
Textbook: Allgeier,
E. & Allgeier, A. (2000). Sexual Interactions.
New York: Houghton Mifflin.
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Class
Schedule
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Date
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Topic
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Chapter
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8/26
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Overview
of the class
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28
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Sexual
Interactions: Realities and Myths
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1
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9/2, 4
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Contemporary
Explanations of Sexuality
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2
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9, 11
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Sexual
Anatomy and Physiology
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4
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18
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Exam #1: Chapters 1,
2 , 4
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23, 25
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Sexual Behavior
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5
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30
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Arousal
and Communications
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6
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10/2, 9
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Loving
Sexual Interactions
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7
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14
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Exam
#2: Chapters 5, 6, 7
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16
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Sexual
Differentiation and Development
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8
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21, 23
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Contraception
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10
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28, 30
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Sexuality
in Childhood and Adolescence
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12
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11/4
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Exam
#3: Chapters 8, 10 , 12
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6, 11
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Sexuality
in Adulthood
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13
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13
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Variations
in Sexual Orientation
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14
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18, 20
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Sexual
Dysfunctions and Therapy
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15
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25
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Exam #4: Chapters 13, 14, 15
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12/2, 4
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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16
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9
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Personality Disorders
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17
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11
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Sexual Harassment
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18
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18
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Exam #5: Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 @
11:30 a.m., SSB 247
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Grades
| Examinations |
Five examinations will be administered during the semester. Each
exam may consist of multiple-choice and short answer questions
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| Papers |
Each
student will write three application papers this semester.
The purpose of each paper wil be to evaluate your ability to
apply psychological principles to the assignment (grammar, spelling,
and formatting will be graded).
The paper will be 1½ - 2 pages
in length, double-spaced with twelve point font. Studentw
will receive a maximum of thirty-three and one-third points
for each paper. The cumulative score for the papers will be
equal to one examination score. |
| Extra-credit |
Students with
excellent attendance, participation and timely arrival to
class may receive up to twenty-five percent added to their
final exam. |
| Final
Grades |
| Exam #1 = |
0 - 100 |
| Exam #2 = |
0 -
100 |
| Exam #3 = |
0 - 100 |
| Exam #4 = |
0 - 100 |
| Exam #5 = |
0 - 100 |
| Application
Papers |
0 - 100 |
| Ex. Cr. = |
0 -
35 |
| Total Points = |
0 - 600 |
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Make-up exams |
All make-up examinations will be administered at the
Testing Center, Building 7, Room 219. Exams may be taken
between December 2nd, 2003. |
| Attendance |
Seven absences will result in a letter grade reduction in your final grade or a
"withdrawal" (W) from the course (professor's decision). |
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Academic honesty |
Expected of all students on all class work. |
| Withdrawal |
October
31, 2003 is the deadline for withdraw from the course without penalty. |
The Valencia faculty have defined four interrelated competencies
(Value, Think, Communicate, and Act) that prepare students to
succeed in the world community. These competencies are outlined in
the College Catalog. In this course, through classroom lecture and
discussion, group work, and other learning activities, you will
further develop your mastery of these core competencies.
THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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