COLLIN COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Number: PSYC 2306

Course Title: Human Sexuality

Course Description: This course will provide an overview of the broad field of human sexuality. Topics will be covered from various perspectives – biological, sociological, anthropological, etc., but will focus primarily on the psychological perspective. The goal is for each student to learn factual, scientifically-based information that will provoke thought and contribute to his/her own decision-making on sexual issues outside of the classroom.

Note: Students may take either PSYC 2306 or SOCI 2306 but not both.

Course Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent

Student Learning Outcomes:

·  State Mandated Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1.  Identify common myths of human sexual functioning.

2.  Identify human sexual behaviors and sexual responses.

3.  Explain the relationship between sexuality and developmental changes throughout the lifespan.

4.  Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatments for sexually transmitted infections and the behaviors that increase and decrease the risk of contracting an STI.

5.  Describe the principles of effective communication and the specific barriers to effective communication about sex and sexuality.

6.  Use an academic sexual vocabulary.

7.  Discuss cultural differences in sexual attitudes and behaviors.

8.  Idenfity the occurrence and causes of sexual variations.

9.  Identify contraceptive methods and how these methods prevent conception.

Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for last day to withdraw.

Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.

Effective Fall 2014