12/27/2024 9:08:07 AM	PSYC 3 Course Outline as of Summer 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  PSYC 3	Title:  HUMAN SEXUALITY
Full Title:  Human Sexuality
Last Reviewed:12/9/2019

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		4 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  PSYCH 3

Catalog Description:

This course examines the biological, psychological, and social science of human sexuality.  Major areas of examination will include the history and science of sexology; male and female anatomy and physiology; sexual arousal and response; relationships, intimacy and communication; conception and contraception; sexually transmitted infections; and coercive sexuality and exploitation.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course examines the biological, psychological, and social science of human sexuality.  Major areas of examination will include the history and science of sexology; male and female anatomy and physiology; sexual arousal and response; relationships, intimacy and communication; conception and contraception; sexually transmitted infections; and coercive sexuality and exploitation.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
Area:	D	Social and Behavioral Sciences
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	D	Social Science		Fall 1991
	D9	Psychology
	E	Lifelong Learning and Self Development
	E	Lifelong Learning and Self Development		Fall 1981	Fall 1991
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	4	Social and Behavioral Science		Fall 1981
	4I	Psychology
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: PSY 130	Introduction to Human Sexuality	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): PSYC3

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Recognize and describe major concepts and theories in understanding human sexuality from historical, contemporary, and multicultural perspectives.

2.  Analyze and critique historical and current research related to sexuality, sexual identity, and gender.

3.  Identify factors that influence decision-making pertaining to sexuality and gender development and how they affect psychosexual well-being.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.   Discuss the following perspectives when explaining human sexuality:

      sociological, evolutionary, mass media, gendeR role legacy, and cross-cultural.

2.   Describe and apply with examples the various research methods used to study

       sexual behavior; include case studies, naturalistic and laboratory observations,

       correlational studies, surveys and tests,

       and the experimental method.

3.   Identify and explain the functions of the female and male internal and external sexual organs

      and structures and genital health concerns.

4.   Demonstrate how chromosomal and hormonal processes and social-learning factors

       influence gender role and gender identity.

5.   Compare and contrast the males' and females' sexual arousal and responses; include

      the roles of the brain, the senses, aphrodisiacs and the aging process.

6.   Explain how Kaplan's model differs from Masters and Johnson's model of describing

       sexual arousal.

7.   Describe Sternberg's Theory of Love and Lee's Styles of Loving and list the ingredients

      of a lasting love relationship.

8.   Distinguish among the different sexual behaviors:  erotic dreams and fantasies,

       self-pleasuring techniques, kissing and touching, and sexual positions.

9.   Define sexual orientation and describe the social ramifications associated with

       each type, including prejudice, privilege, law, psychological and medical risk factors,

       and statistical data on relational issues.

10. Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages of the male and female

       contraceptive devices, with emphasis on oral contraceptives, barrier apparatus,

       intrauterine devices, and sterilization.

11. Compare and contrast the various medical, mechanical and surgical procedures for the

       treatment of sexual dysfunctions.

12. Describe different types of sexual transmitted infections.

13. Discuss the evolutionary, social learning, and cultural factors that contribute to

       aggressive behaviors; distinguish the difference between physical, sexual and emotional

      abuse; and describe sexual harassment, its effects, and ways of coping.

Topics and Scope

I.     Perspectives on Human Sexuality

II.    Studying Human Sexuality

III.    Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

IV.   Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

V.     Gender and Gender Roles

VI.    Sexuality over the Life Span

VII.   Love, Intimacy, and Sexuality

VIII.  Communicating about Sex

IX.    Sexual Expression

X.      Variations in Sexual Behavior

XI.     Contraception and Birth Control

XII.    Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

XIII.   The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

XIV.   Sexual Difficulties, Dissatisfaction, Enhancement and Therapy

XV.    Sexually Transmitted Infections

XVI.   HIV and AIDS

XVII.  Sexual Coercion

    A. Harassment

    B. Aggression

    C. Abuse

XVIII. Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

Assignments:

1. Read approximately 35 pages per week

2. Writing assignment that may include research, experiential, response, or project

     for a minimum of 1,250 words

3. Quizzes, exams, and a final

4. Oral presentation and/or group project may be assigned

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 30 - 60%
Research, experiential, response, or project paper
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 40 - 60%
Quizzes, Exams, and a Final
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 10%
Oral presentation, group project

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Sexuality Now: Embracing Diversity. 6th ed. Carroll, Janell. Cengage Learning. 2018

 

Understanding Human Sexuality. 14th ed. Carroll, Janell. McGraw-Hill. 2020

 

Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America. 10th ed. Yarber, Bill and Sayad, Barbara. McGraw-Hill. 2019

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