HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE – SOUTHWEST (WEST LOOP) FALL 2012 _____________________________________________________________________ Gracie A. Roberts, M.A. Psychology 2306- Human Sexuality CRN: 26826 16-WK Credits: 3 TTH 9:30 – 11 a.m. Link to Syllabus and objectives: http://learning.swc.hccs.edu/courses/social-behavioralsciences/psychology/sample-model-course-syllabi/Psyc%202306%20Model.doc/view E-mail address: gracie.roberts@hccs.edu TEXTBOOKS The textbook is required for this course. (1) Hock, R. (2010). Human Sexuality (2nd ed). Boston: Prentice Hall. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND GOALS This course is a fascinating and comprehensive overview of many dimensions of human sexuality. We will explore numerous relevant and important topics including: sexual anatomy; sexual arousal and response; love, intimacy, and relationships; sexual activities; sexual problems and their solutions; sexually transmitted infections; sexual orientation; sexual coercion, abuse, and aggression; unconventional sex practices; sex as a commodity; and many sexual health issues. GRADES There are 5 regular tests scheduled. The best 3 out of 4 test grades will be calculated into your final grade. Lowest test grade will be dropped (Test 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5). Because the lowest test grade is dropped, there will be no make-up exams. Try your best to not miss any tests and to do your best! Best 4 out of 5 Tests @ 20% each Research Paper 80% 20% TOTAL 100% Final grade will be converted into letter grades as follows: 90-100% =A 80-89% =B 70-79% =C 60-69% =D 0-59% =F EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term. TESTING The tests will consist of 50 questions, including multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, diagramming, and matching. The questions will come from the book and lectures. You will need a Scantron Form 882-E for each test. MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON TIME FOR ALL TESTS. IF YOU ARE LATE, YOU ARE GIVING YOURSELF LESS TIME TO TAKE THE TEST!! RESEARCH PAPER One of the requirements of this course is for you to write a research paper on a psychological topic/issue pertaining to human sexuality. To ensure the highest possible grade, follow these strict requirements for the paper: 2 - 3 pages of text, but no more than 3 pages of text Typed, 12-pt. font, double-spaced Title page with title, name, date, class day and time, centered in 12-pt font. Reference page in APA format (APA is different from MLA so be sure to know the difference!) Citations within text in APA format; any information used from sources must be cited within the text. You only have to cite the author(s) names of the printed journal article, not the ones within the article. Sources: 2 peer-reviewed/scientific journal articles dated 1995 or more current and the Weiten book. All sources must be turned in. Any of the information that is used from the sources must be highlighted within the sources, no matter how minute the information! Do not use Google, Yahoo, or any other internet search engine similar to these. You are allowed to use more than 2 articles (5 maximum). The requirements are the same for all sources, including turning them in and highlighting. Sources cannot be from a newspaper or “popular” magazine (i.e., Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Psychology Today, etc.). Also, no book reviews or editorials are allowed. Do not write in 1st person (using “I” or “me”); write in 3rd person No personal experiences allowed; only examples from sources may be used; you are limited to 1 small example no longer than ½ page in length Conclusion: must be your opinion of your research findings and you are allowed to use 1 st person here. Must be a well-developed paragraph stating more than just if you agree or disagree with your research findings; must be at least ½ a page Use correct grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, etc. The majority of the paper should be paraphrased, meaning you tell in your own words what the author has said, without your opinion, and include a citation at the end of the paraphrase. Even though you are putting it in your own words, remember that it is not your original idea so you must cite where the information came from Turn in paper in a lighter-colored (no dark blue or black) folder with pockets and prongs Hole-punch your research paper and place the paper in the prongs; staple the sources individually and place in the pockets of the folder Write your name, date, and class day and time on the front of the folder where it is easily visible You will receive a failing grade if: Plagiarize (see section on Plagiarism) Do not turn in correct/approved articles Information within the sources is not highlighted If paper is written with incorrect sources More requirements for paper will be given during the semester so stay posted!!!! IF YOUR PAPER IS LATE, 10 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR EVERY DAY THAT IT IS LATE! YOUR PAPER IS CONSIDERED LATE IF IT IS NOT TURNED IN BY THE END OF CLASS ON THE DAY THAT IT IS DUE! PLAGIARISM and HOW TO CITE INFORMATION Plagiarizing is taking someone’s ideas and/or writings as if they are your own. The penalty for plagiarizing is an “F” for this course. You must give credit when using someone else’s work. You must paraphrase the quote or place the quote in quotation marks if it is three words or longer. To avoid any misunderstandings, the best way to cite information for this course will be using APA format where you give the author’s last name, the year the work was published, and the page number all in parentheses. When you paraphrase, you are taking the author’s idea or statement and putting it in your own words. You are not allowed to simply use synonyms in place of the author’s words. This is still considered plagiarism. It may be best to read the information, and without looking at the information, put it in your own words. That way you are less likely to repeat the author’s exact words or wording. Also, even though you paraphrase something, you must include the citation at the end of the sentence. ATTENDANCE AND DROP POLICY It is very important that you attend and participate in class. If you have to miss a class, it is your responsibility to get the material/notes that you missed. Please do not contact me for the notes. I do not give out my notes to students. It is your responsibility to take good notes or obtain them from another student in the class if you are absent. It is also important that you arrive to class on time to avoid being marked absent or missing important information or announcements usually given at the beginning of class. I do not drop students so it is your responsibility to drop the class if you are unable to continue in the class. The last day to drop is November 02, 2012. COURSE SCHEDULE Week 1 - August 28 - 30 Introduction Chapter 1 – Studying Human Sexuality Week 2 - September 04 - 06 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 – Sexual Anatomy Week 3 - September 11 - 13 Chapter 3 – The Physiology of Human Sexual Responding Week 4 - September 18 - 20 TEST 1: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 (COVERS CHAPTERS 1, 2, & 3) Chapter 5 – Contraception: Planning and Preventing Pregnancy Week 5 - September 25 - 27 Chapter 9 – Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth Chapter 12 – Sexual Development Throughout Life Paper topics due on September 27 Week 6 - October 02 - 04 TEST 2: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 04 (COVERS CHAPTERS 5, 9, & 12) Chapter 4 – Love, Intimacy, and Sexual Communication Week 7 - October 09 - 11 Chapter 4 Chapter 10 – Gender: Expectations, Roles, and Behaviors Week 8 - October 16 - 18 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 – Sexual Orientation Week 9- October 23 - 25 Chapter 11 Week 10- October 30 – November 01 TEST 3: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 (COVERS CHAPTERS 4, 10, & 11) Chapter 6 – Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure Last day to drop/withdraw at 4:30 p.m. – November 02 Week 11- November 06 - 08 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 – Sexual Problems and Solutions Week 12- November 13 - 15 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 – Sexually Transmitted Infections Week 13- November 20 - 22 TEST 4: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (COVERS CHAPTERS 6, 7, & 8) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22– NO CLASS – THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Week 14- November 27 - 29 PAPERS DUE NOVEMBER 27TH AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS Chapter 13 – Sexual Aggression and Violence: Rape, Child Sexual Abuse, and Harassment Chapter 14 – Paraphilias: The Extremes of Sexual Behavior Week 15- December 04 - 06 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 – The Sexual Marketplace: Prostitution and Pornography Week 16- December 11 TEST 5 (FINAL EXAM): COVERS CHAPTERS 13, 14, & 15 DECEMBER 11: 9 – 11 A.M. ***This schedule is tentative and may be changed during the course of the semester. You are responsible for getting the changes if you miss a class.*** EXTRA NOTES