HEALTH EDUCATION 10 – HUMAN SEXUALITY

Fall 2010

Instructor: Grace Pokorny Office: D-255

Phone: (562) 938-4942 E-mail:

Office Hours: Monday / Wednesday 10:30-11:00am

Tuesday / Thursday 9:00am-11:00am

Health Education 10 is an introduction to human sexual behavior as it is viewed from the biological, psychological, historical and sociological/ cultural perspectives. Students in this class will be exposed to many different types of sexual behaviors and beliefs. There will also be time devoted to small group interaction to allow students to gain comfort in discussing sexual matters and to improve communication and values clarification skills.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes

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

1.  Examine the effects of risk behaviors on the health of the individual, relationship, and society.

2.  Synthesize the biological, historical, psychological and socio-cultural perspectives of human sexuality.

3.  Appraise the communication process as it relates to sexuality, self-disclosure and culture.

4.  Examine the issues surrounding gender, culture and other factors that influence decision-making concerning sexual health.

5.  Distinguish between factual information and myths relating to knowledge, attitudes and behaviors about sexuality.

Course Objectives

·  Identifyanddescribetheanatomicalfeaturesandphysiologicalfunctionofthesexual/reproductivesystems.

·  Compareandcontrastthevarioustypesofcontraceptivemethodsusedtoday.

·  Describethecausesandeffectsofthemostcommonsexuallytransmittedinfections, includingHIV/AIDS.

·  Summarize the historical perspectives of our society's attitudes towards sex and its influence in developing one's own personal attitude towards sex.

·  Demonstrateanincreasedunderstandingofthevariationsinsexualbehaviorthroughreadings andpaneldiscussionswithguestspeakers.

·  Increase the understanding of various sexual value systems and further evolve one's own value system.

·  Appraisethecommunicationprocessasitrelatestosexualityandconflictresolution and developskillstofacilitatediscussionswithone'spartnerandwithone'schildren.

·  Distinguishbetweenfactualinformationandmythsrelatedtoknowledge,attitudes andbehaviors aboutsexuality.

Required Text: Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America

By Strong, DeVault & Sayad, 7th Edition, 2010.

HLED 10 Course Packet (G. Pokorny)

Course Structure

Attendance is mandatory! You will be dropped from the class when you have missed three class sessions. A roll sheet will be passed each class session. It is your responsibility to sign it. You must keep track of your absences so you will not be surprised if you are dropped. Leaving class early will result in an absence for the day unless the student has made arrangements with the instructor in advance.

According to Long Beach City College policies, “An instructor may lower the grade or drop a student from class for too many absences. A student missing more than two weeks in a row, or more than 20% of a course, shall be dropped by the instructor.”

Please arrive to class on time. Anyone arriving late is asked to find a seat quietly so as to not disrupt the class. No guest may attend without permission, as they will not have been prepared for the material that we cover in class.

All electronic devices (ex. cell phones, iPods, MP3s, etc.) must be turned off during class!!

EXAMS: There will be two exams and one final exam (non-comprehensive) during the semester. Exams will consist of true/false and multiple choice questions. You cannot take the exam if you arrive after it has been given or if you plan to leave class early. Each exam must be taken on the scheduled days unless you notify me before the test day so we can make alternative arrangements. You must have a legitimate reason that can be verified (ex. doctor’s note). Use only a #882-E scantron and a #2 pencil.

QUIZZES: Every quiz will be announced the period before it is to be given. Quiz questions can be answered by listening in class and completing the assigned reading. The material on quizzes is covered thoroughly in class before each quiz. Use a 15-point scantron and a #2 pencil for quizzes.

Quizzes may ONLY be made-up if you have made arrangements with me BEFORE the quiz is given. Reasons must be legitimate and verifiable. The lowest quiz score will be dropped at the end of the semester.

Note: Quizzes and exams may be checked and reviewed in the office during office hours. Cheating on any exam or quiz will result in an “F” grade in the course and a note will be sent to the Dean of Student Affairs regarding the cheating incident. This includes plagiarism and copying another student’s work.

JOURNALS: Journal topics will be given in class and due the following week. They must be one-half (single-spaced) to one page (double-spaced) in length and TYPED. NO LATE OR MAKE-UP JOURNALS will be accepted! Please plan ahead.

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT & GROUP PRESENTATION: Students will complete an individual media analysis and participate in a group presentation. You will receive additional information regarding this assignment at a later date.

GRADING:

Exam 1: 100 points Quizzes: 10 points each

Exam 2: 100 points Journals: 10 points each

Final Exam: 100 points Individual Project: 20 points

Group Presentation: 75 points

Total points possible: 495 points

A = 90-100% of points possible B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F = below 60%

Final exam schedule:

Monday class: Monday, December 13

Tuesday class: Tuesday, December 14

Wednesday class: Wednesday, December 15

Thursday class: Thursday, December 9

TOPIC SEQUENCE & READING ASSIGNMENTS
Topic
/ Textbook Chapter
Course Introduction
·  Why study human sexuality? / Prologue
Cross-cultural and Historical Perspectives / Chapter 1
Studying Human Sexuality / Chapter 2, pp.43-63
Female Anatomy and Sexual Response Cycle / Chapter 3
Male Anatomy and Sexual Response Cycle / Chapter 4

 EXAM 1 

Menstruation \
Human Reproduction / Chapter 3, pp. 82-91 Chapter 12
Gender Identity & Gender Roles / Chapter 5
Sexual Orientation / (Covered throughout textbook- refer to index)
Sexuality throughout the Lifespan / Chapter 6 & 7
Sexual Assault / Chapter 17

 EXAM 2 

Love, Relationships & Communication / Chapter 8
Variations of Sexual Behavior / Chapter 10
Contraception / Chapter 11
Sexually Transmitted Infections
HIV/AIDS / Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Sexual Function Difficulties and Therapy / Chapter 14

 FINAL EXAM 

This is a tentative schedule. It may be adjusted during the semester as is deemed necessary.