PSYC& 180 - Human Sexuality

Credits: 5
Study of sexual facts, attitudes, morals, and behavior. Examination of how society impacts our sexual values and behavior, as well as exploration of diverse experiences of others. Course will cover basic biology, as well as a focus on psychosocial issues related to and impacting sexual behaviors. Course for adults – lectures and films may contain explicit language, nudity, and graphic material. Student cannot obtain credit for both GWST 180 and PSYC& 180. Course taken prior to fall 2010 also accepted for diversity requirement.
Course Outcomes:

Define and explain terminology related to human sexuality.
Appraise the value and validity of research and historical perspectives in human sexuality.
Explain the factors related to individual differences in expressions of human sexuality.
Examine healthy interpersonal dynamics and decision-making related to human sexuality.
Compare expectations and norms about human sexuality from diverse cultural perspectives.

Course Topics:

History and research in sexuality
Communication and love
Gender
Sexual anatomy and physiology
Lifespan perspective on sexuality
Sexual behavior
Sexual orientation
Contraception
Conception, pregnancy and birth
Sexual difficulties and differences
Sexually transmitted infections
Sexual coercion
Pornography and the sale of sexual acts or images

LEC Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Formerly: PSYC 113.
Recommended: READ 088 or higher.
Course Attribute(s): Diversity, Social Sciences
OEE Permitted: No
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 42.0101
Default Section Size/Cap: 30
Quarter(s) offered:

Summer
Fall