HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE – SOUTHWEST (WEST LOOP) FALL 2010 _____________________________________________________________________ Gracie A. Roberts, M.A. Psychology 2306- Human Sexuality CRN: 62263 16-WK 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 Cell: (713) 517-6958 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 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: 4 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: 3 peer-reviewed/scientific journal articles dated 1995 or more current and the Hock book. 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 3 sources (5 maximum), and your Hockenbury book. 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. Limited to 2-3 direct quotes within the paper that are no longer than 15 words. A direct quote is where you use the author’s words verbatim without paraphrasing with quotations marks and a citation at the end of the quote. 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 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!!!! NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!! 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. COURSE SCHEDULE Week 1 - August 31 – September 02 Introduction Chapter 1 – Studying Human Sexuality Week 2 - September 07 - 09 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 – Sexual Anatomy Week 3 - September 14 - 16 Chapter 3 – The Physiology of Human Sexual Responding Week 4 - September 21 - 23 TEST 1: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (COVERS CHAPTERS 9, 10, & 11) Chapter 5 – Contraception: Planning and Preventing Pregnancy Week 5 - September 28 - 30 Chapter 9 – Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth Chapter 12 – Sexual Development Throughout Life Week 6 - October 05 – October 07 TEST 2: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 05 (COVERS CHAPTERS 5, 9, & 12) Chapter 4 – Love, Intimacy, and Sexual Communication Week 7 - October 12 - 14 Chapter 4 Chapter 10 – Gender: Expectations, Roles, and Behaviors Week 8 - October 19 - 21 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 – Sexual Orientation Week 9- October 26 – 28 Chapter 11 Week 10- November 02 – 04 TEST 3: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 02 (COVERS CHAPTERS 4, 10, & 11) Chapter 6 – Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure Week 11- November 09 – 11 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 – Sexual Problems and Solutions Week 12- November 16 – 18 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 – Sexually Transmitted Infections Week 13- November 23 – 25 TEST 4: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (COVERS CHAPTERS 6, 7, & 8) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 – NO CLASS – THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Week 14- November 30 – December 02 PAPERS DUE NOVEMBER 30TH 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 07 – 09 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 – The Sexual Marketplace: Prostitution and Pornography Week 16- December 14 – 16 TEST 5 (FINAL EXAM): COVERS CHAPTERS 13, 14, & 15 ***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