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QCC HE 105 Syllabus:
Department:
Health, Physical Education and Dance
Hours & Credits:
3 class hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite:
HE 101 or 102
Course Description: HE 105 is designed to assist students in developing positive
and accepting attitudes and behaviors about their own
sexuality and that of others throughout the life cycle. Study
includes psycho-social development, sexual behaviors,
reproductive biology, and family planning.
Curricula for Which this Course is Required:
HE 105 is a free elective in the Department of Health,
Physical Education and Dance.
Educational Objective
Brief description of course activities which help
students to meet each of the educational objectives
1. Students will communicate
effectively through reading,
writing, listening, and
speaking
Students will write reaction papers to newspaper articles and
articles appearing on the following sites: www.siecus.org &
www.health.nih.gov/category/ReproductionandSexualHealth
2. Students will use analytical
reasoning to identify issues
or problems and evaluate
evidence in order to make
informed decisions
Students will select a value-based topic in sexuality. Based
on class discussions and readings, students will access and
formulate a rationale for the position they select.
3. Students will integrate
knowledge and skills in their
major field and across
disciplines
Students will relate biology, psychology and sociology to
the study of human sexuality.
4. Students will work
collaboratively in diverse
groups directed at
accomplishing learning
objectives
Students will submit essays or make presentations in class
on topics in sexuality.
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Course Objectives: Desired Student Learning
A. Students will explain the interaction between biology and social values in the
process of sexual decision-making.
B. Students will describe the biological and environmental theories of sexual
orientation and other factors that influence views of homosexuality.
C. Students will describe the political history of abortion in the United States, and
evaluate the central ideological points of the multifaceted abortion issue.
D. Students will describe the interaction between biological factors and socialization
in the determination of gender identity.
E. Students will identify the methods of studying human sexuality and evaluate the
ethical issues raised by conducting research about sexual attitudes and behaviors.
F. Students will describe the influence of scientific research on current methods of
prevention, detection and treatments of disorders of the male and female
reproductive systems.
G. Students will examine public health policy regarding sexually transmitted
infections.
H. Students will describe the scientific advancements that have been made in the US
during the past decade in embryonic and fetal testing and in preimplantation
genetic diagnosis, and the ethical considerations raised by each.
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Students will describe the influence of political, legal, and social factors on the
occurrence of rape, and society's response to the issue.
Student Learning Outcomes
Course Objectives
Students will explain the
interaction between biology and
social values in the process of
sexual decision-making.
Learning Outcomes
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Students will describe the
biological and environmental
theories of sexual orientation and
other factors that influence views
of homosexuality.
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Students will identify the factors that influence how and when
individuals become sexually aroused and why they make the
choices they do.
Students will analyze the influence of alcohol, addiction, and
depression on sexual risk-taking.
Students will describe the role of the brain in sexual attraction
and response.
Students will examine the roles of evolution, genetics, and
hormonal influences in shaping sexual orientation.
Students will analyze the interaction of biology and
environment in determining a person's sexual orientation
based on existing models.
Students will examine how homosexuality has been viewed
historically in Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions.
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Students will describe the political
history of abortion in the United
States, and evaluate the central
ideological points of the
multifaceted abortion issue.
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Students will describe the
interaction between biological
factors and socialization in the
determination of gender identity.
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Students will identify the methods
for studying human sexuality and
evaluate the ethical issues raised
by conducting research about
sexual attitudes and behaviors.
Students will describe the
influence of scientific research on
current methods of prevention,
detection and treatment of
disorders of the male and female
reproductive systems.
Students will examine public
health policy regarding sexually
transmitted infections (STIs).
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Students will describe the
scientific advancements that have
been made in the United States
during the past decade in
embryonic and fetal testing and in
preimplantation genetic diagnosis.
Students will describe the
influence of political, legal, and
social factors on the occurrence of
rape, and society's response to the
issue.
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Students will analyze the religious, ethical, and scientific
literature as it relates to abortion in the United States.
Students will compare the legacy of abortion in the United
States with that of other developed countries.
Students will examine the medical and surgical methods of
abortion.
Students will identify variations in gender identity.
Students will examine gender role expectations and their
effects on relationships and sexual behavior.
Students will identify sex differences in cognition,
personality, and behavior.
Students will describe the ethical guidelines relating to
participants in sexuality research.
Students will examine the type and extent of harm that can
occur when ethical boundaries are crossed in sexuality
research (such as in the Tuskegee Syphilis Study).
Students will analyze the effectiveness of screening tests
which have been developed for ovarian, breast and prostate
cancer on morbidity and mortality rates.
Students will describe the impact of Gardasil (HPV
vaccination) on the incidence of cervical cancer and penile
cancer.
Students will discuss the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic
on sexual behavior and on public health activities.
Students will analyze the public health controversy around the
HPV vaccination.
The students will examine the value of STI testing as a
standard health practice.
Students will analyze the ethical considerations raised by
each.
Students will examine the ethical and legal questions that
exist as a result of the advances in infertility treatments and
assisted reproductive technologies (such as intrauterine
fertilization and embryo cryopreservation).
Students will examine rape laws in the United States (as
applied to marital rape, date rape, statutory rape).
Students will discuss sexual violence during times of political
unrest (rape used to demoralize a population, rape used as a
weapon of war).
Students will examine the myths and cultural beliefs that
encourage rape in our society.
Summary of Main Topics Covered in the Course:
Introduction to the Dimensions of Human Sexuality; Sexuality Research; Male and
Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology; Relationships and Communication;
Sexuality in Children, Adolescents, and Adults; Sexually Transmitted Infections,
including HIV/AIDS; Contraception; Conception and Pregnancy; Gender Issues;
Sexual Orientation; Sexual Victimization
Week 1: Course Outline, Dimensions of Sexuality: Chapter 1
Week 2: Sexuality Research: Chapter 2
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Week 3: Male and Female Anatomy and Physiology/ Disorders of the Reproductive System:
Chapters 3 and 9
Week 4: Anatomy and Physiology/ Disorders Cont’d.
Week 5: Sexuality throughout the Lifespan: Chapters 5, 6, and 7
Week 6: Sexuality throughout the Lifespan Cont’d.: Chapters 5, 6, and 7
Week 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections: Chapter 8
Week 8: Contraception: Chapter 10
Week 9: Pregnancy and Childbirth: Chapter 11
Week 10: Gender Issues: Chapter 12
Week 11: Sexual Orientation: Chapter 13
Week 12: Sexual Victimization: Chapter 14
Week 13: Exam Review
Texts/Readings:
Required: Iconis, R. (2007). Examining Concepts in Sexuality.(1st ed.). Timber House Books
Web Resources:
www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/timeline.htm
(Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male)
www.siecus.org
(Sexuality Information and Education Council of the US)
www.health.nih.gov/category/ReproductionandSexualHealth
( National Institutes of Health)
Methods By Which Student Learning Will Be Evaluated:
A. Class Exams
B. Final Exam
C. Completion of Assigned Worksheets from the text
D. Two Reaction Papers
E. Group Project
F. Class Participation
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