COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course examines many areas of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of human sexuality, including: male and female reproductive
anatomy and physiology; sexual dysfunction; sexually transmitted diseases; sexual orientation and education; and birth control
(including abortion).

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, students will:

• have a better understanding of self and others, as sexual beings, and
• achieve a knowledgeable and an individually satisfactory understanding of responsible sexual functioning in our society.

Crooks, R. & Baur, K. (1999). Our Sexuality, 7^th Edition. Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.

EVALUATION:

Self-Evaluation…………………………...................................................……………......................50 points

• From whom you obtain your early childhood sexuality information.
• From whom you obtained your adolescent sexuality information.
• Whom you presently trust as a source of sexuality information.
• Your belief regarding non-marital sex, and why.
• Your belief regarding abortion, and why.
• Your belief regarding birth control, and why.
• Your major concern regarding sexuality, and why.

Term Paper…………………………………………...................................................................…....100 points

• Are "abstinence only" programs effective?
• Should public schools require comprehensive sexuality education?
• Should health insurance pay for Viagra and/or birth control?
• Do parental notification laws benefit minors seeking abortions?
• Should HIV screening be required for all pregnant women?
• Is homosexuality incompatible with military service?
• Should society recognize homosexual marriages?
• Should public libraries provide sexuality materials?

                                                                                                                                                       TOTAL: 650 points

GRADING:
 

A = 650-585
B = 584-520
C = 519-455
D = 454-390
E  <    389

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

DATE	TOPIC	ASSIGNMENT
8/21	Introduction
8/23	Perspectives on Sexuality	Chapter1                                                        Ch. 1 Learning Objectives The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior
8/28	Sex Research	Chapter 2 Ch. 2 Learning Objectives Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction
8/30	Gender Issues	Chapter 3 Ch. 3 Learning Objectives
9/11	Female Anatomy & Physiology	Chapter 4 Ch. 4 Learning Objectives Gynecological Health DUE: Self-Evaluation
9/13	Female Anatomy & Physiology	Chapter 4
9/18	Male Anatomy & Physiology	Chapter 5 Ch. 5 Learning Objectives Male Health Center
9/20	EXAM #1: Chapters 1-5
9/25	Sexual Arousal and Response	Chapter 6 Ch. 6 Learning Objectives
9/27	Love and Sexual Relationships	Chapter 7 Ch. 7 Learning Objectives
10/2	Communication in Sexual Relationships	Chapter 8 Ch. 8 Learning Objectives
10/4	Sexual Behaviors	Chapter 9 Ch. 9 Learning Objectives
10/9	Sexual Orientations	Chapter 10 Ch. 10 Learning Objectives In memory of Mathew Wayne Shephard
10/11	EXAM #2: Chapters 6-10
10/16	Contraception	Chapter 11 Ch. 11 Learning Objectives
10/18	Contraception	Chapter 11
10/23	Fertilization, Pregnancy Childbirth	Chapter 12 Ch. 12 Learning Objectives
10/25	Childbirth	Chapter 12
10/30	Childhood Sexuality, Adolescent Sexuality and Sex Education	Chapter 13 Ch. 13 Learning Objectives
11/1	Sexuality and the Adult Years	Chapter 14 Ch. 14 Learning Objectives
11/6	EXAM #3: Chapters 11-14
11/8	Sexual Difficulties	Chapter 15 Ch. 15 Learning Objectives
11/13	Sex Therapy and Enhancement	Chapter 16 Ch. 16 Learning Objectives
11/15	STD's, HIV and AIDS	Chapter 17 Ch. 17 Learning Objectives
11/20	Atypical Sexual Behaviors	Chapter 18 Ch. 18 Learning Objecives
11/22	NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING  RECESS
11/27	Sexual Victimization	Chapter 19 Ch. 19 Learning Objectives DUE: Term Paper
11/29	Sex for Sale	Chapter 20 Ch. 20 Learning Objectives
12/4	EXAM #4: Chapters 15-20