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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 - CRN 22068
8:55 - 10:10 a.m., TR
Spring Term, 2004
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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1/13
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Overview
of the class
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15
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Sexual
Interactions: Realities and Myths
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1
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20, 22
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Contemporary
Explanations of Sexuality
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2
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27, 29
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Sexual
Anatomy and Physiology
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4
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2/3
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Exam #1: Chapters 1,
2 , 4
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5, 10
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Sexual Behavior
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5
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12
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Arousal
and Communications
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6
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17, 19
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Loving
Sexual Interactions
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7
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24
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Exam
#2: Chapters 5, 6, 7
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26
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Sexual
Differentiation and Development
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8
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3/2, 4
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Contraception
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10
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9, 11
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Sexuality
in Childhood and Adolescence
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12
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23
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Exam
#3: Chapters 8, 10 , 12
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25, 30
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Sexuality
in Adulthood
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13
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4/1
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Variations
in Sexual Orientation
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14
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6, 8
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Sexual
Dysfunctions and Therapy
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15
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13
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Exam #4: Chapters 13, 14, 15
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15, 20
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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16
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22,
27 |
Personality Disorders
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17
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29
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Sexual Harassment
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18
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5/6 |
Exam #5: Chapters 16, 17, 18 @ 9:15
a.m. |
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Grades:
| Exams |
Five examinations will be administered during the semester. Each
exam may consist of multiple-choice and short answer questions.
| A = 90 - 100% |
Exam #1 = 0 -
100 |
| B = 80 - 89% |
Exam #2 = 0 -
100 |
| C = 70 - 79% |
Exam #3 = 0 -
100 |
| D = 60 - 69% |
Exam #4 = 0 -
100 |
| F = 0 - 59% |
Exam #5 = 0 -
100 |
| Paper |
0 - 100 |
| Extra-credit |
0 - 35 |
| Total Points |
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| Extra-credit |
A student
may earn up to thirty-five points for excellent attendance,
participation, and punctuality. These behaviors demonstrate
how serious you are about the class. |
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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 on
April 20, 2004. |
| Attendance |
Five absences will result in a letter grade reduction in your final grade or a
"withdrawal" (W) from the course (professor's decision).
Seven absences will result in an automatic withdrawal from
the course. |
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Academic honesty |
Expected of all students on all class work. |
| Withdrawal |
March 26,
2004 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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