Chabot College
Fall 2003
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Psychology 8
HUMAN SEXUALITY
(See also Health 8 and Sociology 8)
Catalog Description
8 - Human Sexuality
3 units
Physiological and psychosocial aspects of sexual health in our contemporary society.
Understanding the interrelationship of attitude and behavior as it relates to sexual wellbeing and sexual integrity. May not receive credit if Health 8 or Sociology 8 has been
completed. 3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None.
Expected Student Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.
describe society's stance on human sexuality from a historical perspective;
2.
list the functions and dysfunctions of the human reproductive systems;
3.
describe the normal development of intimacy and interpersonal relationships;
4.
explain the development of sexual identity;
5.
identify and evaluate the contraceptive methods;
6.
describe the normal birthing process;
7.
describe causes of diseases/disorders which affect the reproductive system;
8.
identify normal and atypical sexual behaviors;
9.
describe sexual development through the life cycle;
10.
identify causes and prevention of sexual abuses;
11.
explain the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus infection;
12.
describe effective steps towards clarifying own sexual values.
Course Content:
1.
2.
3.
Historical and research perspective on sexuality
Physical sexual health
a.
anatomy
b.
physiology
c.
dysfunction
d.
sexually transmitted diseases
e.
health care
Social sexual health
a.
developmental sexuality
b.
gender identity
c.
communication
d.
relationships
e.
love and being loved
Chabot College
Course Outline for Psychology 8
Fall 2003
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Course Content (Cont’d:
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Sexual behavior
a.
sexual values
b.
behavior patterns
c.
homosexuality/bisexuality
Contraception
a.
birth control
b.
abortion
Reproduction and birthing
a.
fetal development
b.
pregnancy
c.
complications
d.
alternative methods of delivery
Sexuality through the Life Cycles
a.
childhood and adolescence
b.
adult
c.
older adult/elderly
Human immunodeficiency virus education
a.
risk factors
b.
prevention
Social issues
a.
atypical sexual behaviors
b.
coercion-sexual abuses
Methods of Presentation:
1.
2.
3.
Lecture-discussion
Audio-visual aids
Guest speakers
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
2.
Typical Assignments
a.
Develop a survey on sexual attitudes and behaviors
b.
Written report on gender patterns in sexual communication and
contraceptive use
c.
Written report on cultural differences in attitudes about sexual behavior and
orientation
d.
Written report on selected topic of interest from course content
e.
Journal of articles from popular press/media/internet on sexuality issues with
student analysis in terms of course concepts
Methods of Evaluating Students Progress:
a.
Examinations
b.
Quizzes
c.
Written assignments/reports
d.
Final examination
Chabot College
Course Outline for Psychology 8
Fall 2003
Textbook(s) (typical):
Our Sexuality, Robert Crooks Baur, Books/Cole Publishing, 1999, or latest edition.
Special Student Materials:
None.
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Revised: 10/22/02
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