PELLISSIPPI STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
MASTER SYLLABUS

HUMAN SEXUALITY
CFS 2400
 

Class Hours: 3.0

 

Credit Hours: 3.0

 

Laboratory Hours: 0.0

 

Revised:  2005 Spring

 

 

 

 

 

Catalog Course Description:

 

 

 

This course provides d multidimensional framework for understanding the biological, psychosocial, behavioral, clinical and cultural aspects of human sexuality.

Entry Level Standards:

 

 

 

Must be able to read and write at the college level.

Prerequisites:

 

 

 

None

Textbook(s) and Other Course Materials:

 

 

Crooks, Robert & Baur, Karla. Our Sexuality. 3rd. Ninth Edition. Strong, Thompson,Wadsworth. 2005.
Supplement Handouts

I. Week/Unit/Topic Basis:

 

 

 

Week 

Topic

 

1

Syllabus; Chapter 1 
Assign Journal #1
Assign Activity #1
Class Paper/Presentation Assignment

 

2

Chapter 2
Assign Activity #2
Journal #1 Due
Activity #1 Due

 

3

Chapter 5
Journal #2
Assign Activity #3

 

4

Chapter 6
Journal #3
Assign Activity #4
Begin Paper/Presentation
Journal #2 Due

 

5

Chapter 7
Journal #4
Assign Activity #5
Journal #3 Due

 

6

Chapter 8
Journal #5 
Journal #4 Due
Activity #3 Due

 

7

Chapter 10 
Journal #5 Due

 

8

Chapter 11 
 Journal #6
Test 1

 

9

Chapter 12 
Journal #7 
Journal #6 Due
Activity #4 Due

 

10

Chapter 13 
Journal #8
Journal #7 Due

 

11

Chapter 14 
Journal #8 Due

 

12

Chapter 15 
Journal #9
Activity #5 Due

 

13

Chapter 16 
Journal #9 Due

 

14

Chapter 17
Journal #10

 

15

Final Exam (Test 2)

II. Course Objectives*:

 

 

 

A.

Understand the biological aspects of human sexuality. III

 

B.

Understand the psychosocial aspects of human sexuality. III, IV

 

C.

Understand the behavioral aspects of human sexuality. III

 

D.

Understand the clinical aspects of human sexuality. III, VII

 

E.

Understand the cultural aspects of human sexuality. II, III

*Roman numerals after course objectives reference TBR’s general education goals.

III. Instructional Processes*: 

 

 

Students will:

 

 

 

 

1.

Research a specific aspect of human sexuality, and then write a paper and present information to the class.  Technological Literacy, Active Learning Strategy, Communication Outcome

 

2.

Express personal thoughts and feelings about specific topics of human sexuality in journal form. Communication Outcome, Social/Behavioral Sciences Outcome

 

3.

Working within a group, develop a research tool for researching a specific aspect of human sexuality, perform research, document findings, and present the information to class. Active Learning Strategy, Communication Outcome, Social/Behavioral Sciences Outcome

 

4.

Debate and discuss specific human sexuality topics.  Active Learning Strategy, Communication Outcome, Social/Behavioral Sciences Outcome

 

5.

Participate in role playing activities.  Communication Outcome, Active Learning Strategy, Social/Behavioral Sciences Outcome

 

6.

Collect newspaper/magazine articles.  Communication Outcome, Active Learning Strategy

 

7.

Find web sites relating to human sexuality.  Active Learning Strategy, Technological Literacy Outcome

 

8.
 
 

9.

Internalize work ethic by demonstrating regular attendance, punctuality, dependability, cooperation with teacher and peers, and professionalism.  Transitional Strategy

Combine information about a specific human sexuality topic to present in writing for specific target audience.  Active Learning Strategy, Communication Outcome, Social/Behavioral Sciences Outcome

*Strategies and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference TBR’s goals for strengthening general education knowledge and skills, connecting coursework to experiences beyond the classroom, and encouraging students to take active and responsible roles in the educational process.

IV. Expectations for Student Performance*: 

 

 

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

 

1.

Understand the biological, psychosocial, behavioral, clinical, and cultural aspects of human sexuality. A-E

 

2.

Understand their own sexual values. A-E

 

3.

Exhibit knowledge of the personal and intellectual foundations of human sexuality. A-E

 

4.

Be aware of how powerful culture is in shaping attitudes, beliefs, and ideas about sexuality. A-E

 

5.

Be aware of the significance of ethnicity in human sexuality. A-E

 

6.

Exhibit knowledge of the male and female sexual anatomy, physiology and response. A-E

 

7.

Be aware of the critical ways being male or female affects us both as human beings and sexual beings.  A-E

 

8.

Understand both the innate and the learned aspects of sexuality, from infancy through late adulthood. A-E

 

9.

Understand the relationship between sex and love, sexual attractiveness, sexual scripts, and sexual behaviors. A-E

 

10.

Be aware of the characteristics of communication and how different contexts affect it. A-E

 

11.

Understand pregnancy and childbirth from biological, social and psychological perspectives. A-E

 

12.

Exhibit knowledge of the factors that contribute to the "sexually transmitted diseases epidemic." A-E

*Letters after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above.

V. Evaluation:

 

 

 

A. Testing Procedures: 20% of grade

 

Two tests will be given.

 

B. Laboratory Expectations: 50% of grade

 

Weekly Assignments: 10%
Paper/Presentation: 30%
Journals: 10%

 

C. Field Work: 30% of grade

 

Outside Activities

 

D. Other Evaluation Methods:

 

N/A

 

E. Grading Scale:

 

90 - 100    =  A
80-89        =  B
70-79        =  C
60-69        =  D
Below 59 =   F

VI. Policies:

 

 

 

A. Attendance Policy:

 

Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities.  As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75% of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course.

 

B. Academic Dishonesty:

 

Academic misconduct committed either directly or indirectly by an individual or group is subject to disciplinary action. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to the following practices: Cheating, including but not limited to unauthorized assistance from material, people, or devices when taking a test, quiz, or examination; writing papers or reports; solving problems; or completing academic assignments. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign either (1) an F or zero for the assignment or (2) an F for the course.

 

 

C. Accommodations for disabilities:

 

If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Please see the instructor privately after class or in his/her office. Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course. Services for Students with Disabilities may be contacted by going to Goins 127 or 131 or by phone: 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or 539-7153.

 

D. Other Policies:

 

Incomplete Grades - An incomplete or I grade indicates that a student was passing a course at the end of the semester but was unable to complete all the requirements due to uncontrollable circumstances.  It also indicates that the instructor approved the student's request to complete the remaining requirement(s) on or
before instructor-specified dates.  Incomplete grades are replaced with earned course grades when student fulfills instructor's expectations for course completion.  Unless the I is changed by the instructor prior to the following midterm date published in the College Catalog & Handbook, the I converts to an F grade.
Late Assignments - Late assignments will be graded only if they -are turned in within one week of the due date.  Late work will receive half credit.