PSYC& 180 - Human Sexuality

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: The study of human sexuality including anatomy, physiology, intimate and sexual behavior, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy & childbirth, birth control, love and relationships, sexual orientations, prostitution, pornography, sex and violence, sexual variations, legal and social issues. Students will examine these issues within cultural and subcultural contexts, and will look at the influences of media and technology.

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
Distribution Requirements:

Social Sciences Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Understand and describe sexual functioning.
Understand and describe sexual behavior and attitudes.
Make better informed decisions concerning sexual behavior and relationships.
Understand cultural and subcultural variations in sexual behavior and attitudes.
SOCIAL SCIENCES: Identify social variables, structures, and experiences that shape individual perspectives.

Course Contents

Sexual anatomy and physiology
Sexual reproduction (fertilization, pregnancy and childbirth)
Contraception and birth control
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexual feelings and responses
Sexual dysfunction
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Sexual behavior variations (paraphilias, sexual victimization, etc.)
Sexual attraction, love and relationships
Communication
Cultural, subcultural, social and legal issues

Instructional Units: 5