Central College PSYC 2306 – Human Sexuality (3 credit hours) Sec 81367-Spring, 2014 Room 210: 9:00AM-11AM Meets Tuesday and Thursday 3 hour Distance Education course / 16 weeks Instructor: Dr. Janice T. Greco Instructor Contact Information: 713-718-5537 E-Mail: Janice.greco@hccs.edu Office location and hours Room Ad 7 of Spring Branch Campus Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11AM and 2-4PM. It is best to make an appointment to be sure I have not been called away from my desk. COURSE DESCRIPTION (or do your own or get it from where it is supposed to come from) This course is a 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. The information you receive in this course will be as open, honest, and up-to-date as possible. Dr. Hock designed the text and I designed the course with the following learning outcomes in mind: 1. Increase your comfort level with and ability to study and discuss sensitive topics relating to human sexuality 2. “Unlearn” the many myths and misconceptions about sexuality 3. Increase awareness, tolerance and respect for sexual diversity 4. Enhance your skills for evaluating the vast amount of sexual information we all receive both from the media and our social interactions with others 5. Help you to develop your “personal sexual philosophy”, to allow you to plan ahead to make responsible, healthy sexual choices throughout life (i.e., contraception, avoiding STIs, combating sexual violence, accepting differences, etc.) 6. Develop an awareness of, ability to recognize, and the comfort to seek medical attention and treatment for sexual problems or infections, if necessary. 7. Understanding what is “normal” sexuality to help remove personal doubts and insecurities 8. Enhance your ability to discuss sexuality accurately and openly with others, including your own children, present or future, and your significant other. Prerequisites Must be placed into college-level reading courses. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to 1. Succeed in advanced psychology courses that include related content and are required for an undergraduate major in psychology 1 2. Succeed in advanced psychology and psychology-related courses that include related content and are required in non-psychology majors such as nursing and education 3. Understand and evaluate psychological concepts that are covered in this course and are featured in news reports, self-help materials, and as a part of the process of seeking and engaging in psychotherapy PSYC 2306 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 1: Explain the basic research and evaluation methods used in human sexuality, including the strengths and weaknesses of each method and the specific challenges in sexuality research. 2: Define and identify key concepts in male and female reproductive anatomy and physiology, contraception and pregnancy, including concepts, facts and theoretical perspectives. 3: Demonstrate knowledge of and explain concepts related to major social problems in sexuality: teen pregnancy, STI infection rates, and sexual exploitation. 4: Analyze the effectiveness of different methods of sex education. 5: Apply human sexuality concepts to the solution of current issues and problems including birth control, prevention of infection, and sexual exploitation. 6: Evaluate the significance of relationships in human sexual behavior. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES CORE DOMAIN 1: THE SCIENCE OF HUMAN SEXUALITY Compare and explain 1. Scientific method 2. Descriptive methods 3. Representative sample 4. Experimental method 5. Deception 6. Survey Interview and questionnaire issues CORE DOMAIN 1: THE MALE SEXUAL BODY 1. Define and identify: penis, penile glans, corona, penile shaft, circumcision, corpora cavernosa, corpus spongiiosum, urethra, scrotum, testicles, gonads, testosterone, seminiferous tubules, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculation, anus, semen, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, urethral bulb, Cowper’s glands, pre-ejaculate CORE DOMAIN 2: THE FEMALE SEXUAL BODY 1. Define: vulva, labia majora, labia minora, urethral opening, clitoral glans, mons veneris, clitoral hood, clitoris, female genital mutilation (FGM), urethral opening, hymen, vaginal opening, hymenorraphy, perineum, episiotomy, anus, breasts, areola, mammogram, vagina, G-spot, cervix, human papilloma virus (HPV), uterus, endometrium, endometriosis, fallopian tubes, ectopic pregnancy, ovaries, estrogen, progesterone, ovarian cysts, menstruation, menarche, menstrual cycle, ovulation, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone, amenorrhea, dysmenorrheal, premenstrual syndrome(PMS), menopause, perimenopausal changes CORE DOMAIN 3: PHYSIOLOGY OF SEXUAL RESPONSE Define: Masters & Johnson, Excitement EPOR Model, plateau, orgasm, resolution, vasocongestion, sex flush, tenting, emissioin, ejaculatory inevitability, expulsion, afterglow, Skene’s glands, multiple orgasms, refractory period, Kaplan’s Three-Stage Model, desire, hypoactive sexual desire CORE DOMAIN 4: CONCEPTION AND PREGNANCY Explain the process of conception List the teratogens that can interfere with prenatal development and the defects they can cause State the arguments regarding abortion Describe postpartum consequences of birth Explain how impaired fertility can be treated CORE DOMAIN 1: VIOLENCE IN SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS Explain: jealousy, physical abuse, emotional abuse, cycle of abuse, escaping a violent relationship CORE DOMAIN 2: PREVENTING UNWANTED PREGNANCY Describe different methods of contraception—condoms, female condoms, hormonal methods, pills, implants, injections, patch, ring, emergency contraceptive pills, barrier methods, spermicides , diaphragm, cervical cap, Lea’s shield, fertility awareness, intrauterine device surgical methods, vasectomy, tubal ligation, laparoscopy, sterilization, immunocontraceptiven 2 CORE DOMAIN 3: SEXUAL PROBLEMS Describe sexual problems (desire, arousal, orgasm, pain): sensate focus, masturbation, communication, touch mirroring, self-discovery CORE DOMAIN 4: SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS Describe sexually transmitted infections individually and collectively that will address bacterial, viral, and parasitic infection: herpes simplex virus, hepatitis B Virus, human papilloma virus, HIV/AIDS, bacterial STI’s— chlamydiaa, gonorrhea, nongonococal urethritis, mycoplasma genitalium, syphilis, chancroid, pelvic inflammatory disease and parasitic STI’s—trichomoniasis, pubic lice CORE DOMAIN 5: SEXUAL AGGRESSION AND VIOLENCE 1. Explain rape, child sexual abuse, harassment, child pornography, and trafficking CORE DOMAIN : PARAPHILIAS Compare coercive and non-coercive paraphilias CORE DOMAIN 1: SEX EDUCATION Contrast comprehensive sex education with abstinence only research findings CORE DOMAIN 1: VIOLENCE IN SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS Discuss: jealousy, physical abuse, emotional abuse, cycle of abuse, escaping a violent relationship CORE DOMAIN 2: PREVENTING UNWANTED PREGNANCY Compare different methods of contraception—condoms, female condoms, hormonal methods, pills, implants, injections, patch, ring, emergency contraceptive pills, barrier methods, spermicides , diaphragm, cervical cap, Lea’s shield, fertility awareness, intrauterine device surgical methods, vasectomy, tubal ligation, laparoscopy, sterilization, immunocontraceptiven CORE DOMAIN 3: SEXUAL PROBLEMS Hypothesize solutions for sexual problems (desire, arousal, orgasm, pain): sensate focus, masturbation, communication, touch mirroring, self-discovery CORE DOMAIN 4: SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS Create a plan for preventing sexually transmitted infections individually and collectively that will address bacterial, viral, and parasitic infection: herpes simplex virus, hepatitis B Virus, human papilloma virus, HIV/AIDS, bacterial STI’s—chlamydiaa, gonorrhea, nongonococal urethritis, mycoplasma genitalium, syphilis, chancroid, pelvic inflammatory disease and parasitic STI’s—trichomoniasis, pubic lice CORE DOMAIN 5: SEXUAL AGGRESSION AND VIOLENCE 2. Support arguments for the prevention of rape, child sexual abuse, harassment, child pornography, and trafficking CORE DOMAIN : PARAPHILIAS Discuss the coercive and non-coercive paraphilias CORE DOMAIN 1: LOVE, INTIMACY AND COMMUNICATION Evaluate: relationships according to the Triangular Theory of Love, the value of self-disclosure in relationships, the importance of sexual communication CORE DOMAIN 2: HEALTHY SEXUALITY Defend: an argument for the importance of having a health sense of self, of sexual orientation, and sexual philosophy in health sexuality CORE DOMAIN 3: SEXUAL PLEASURE Choose sexual preferences to meet personal goals: fantasy, masturbation, erotic touch, oral sex, anal stimulation, coitus CORE DOMAIN 4: CHOOSING CHILDREN Justify to yourself and your partner why you should or should not have children. CORE CURRICULM COMPETENCIES Reading: Students are required to read college-level textbooks. Writing: Students are required to write papers and reports. Speaking: Students are required to participate in discussions. Critical Thinking: Students are required to employ critical thinking in developing their project and preparing it for presentation. Computer Literacy: Students will find it helpful to access the learning web for copies of lecture notes online in completion of this course. 3 SEMESTER SCHEDULE Twelve weeks----- 15 chapters ----7 units----- Four exams-----1 Paper (Case Study) WEEK CHAPTER Date Week 1 1/14 Chapter 1 Week 2 1/28 Week 3 2/4 Week 4 2/11-13 Week 5 2/18-20 Week 4 2/25 2/27 Week 5 3/4 Week 5 3/6 Week 5 3/18 Week 6 3/12-14 Week 6 3/18 Week 8 3/20 Week 8 3/25 Week 8 3/25 Week 9 3/27 Week 9 4/1 Week 9 3/31 Week9 4/3 4/8 Week 10 4/10 2 3 Week 10 4/15 Week 11 4/17 Week 11 4/22 14 12 15 4 5,6 7 8 9 10 11 4:30PM 13 Week 12 4/29 Week 12 5/6 TOPICS & ASSIGNMENTS Lecture Topic/Due Dates Preliminaries, Introductions, Intro Psych review-Clinical Terms Your sexual anatomy. The physiology of sex. Valentine Lecture Sexual Response Test I Review Test I, on chapters 1,2,3 and the Intro review Love, Intimacy and sexual communication. Contraception and complications STDs SPRING BREAK Test II review Exam 2 (Ch. 4, 5, 6 and ) Conception, Pregnancy and Birthing Papers Due-Case Study Gender expectations, roles and behaviors; culture rules! Sexual orientation: classifications and identity. Last Day to Withdraw Review for Test III Exam 3 ( Chaps 7, 8, 9 10, 11) Sexual aggression: rape, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment— the dark side of human sexuality The paraphilias Child Development The sexual marketplace: prostitution, pornography, sexual slavery EX Final exam review, 9-11AM FINAL EXAM INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS Lecture Format, with questions and answers and some discussion. STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS There is one written assignment and extra credit opportunities. 4 ASSESSMENT Exams Best 3 of 4 Writing Assignment Attendance 75% of the grade 20% of the grade 5% of the grade INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Required Text: Hock, R. (2007) Human Sexuality. Pearson Prentice Hall. This is a relatively new textbook that came out last year. It is written in an easy-to-read, conversational style. The author recently completed the second edition of the text and I’m impressed with the tone of it. I expect it will be very helpful in getting a grasp on this very complex subject. HCC Course Withdrawal Policy The State of Texas imposes penalties on students who drop courses excessively. Students are limited to no more than six total course withdrawals throughout their educational career at a Texas public college or university. To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor will “alert” you and Distance Education (DE) counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. Contact your DE professor regarding your academic performance or a DE counselor to learn about helpful HCC resources (e.g. online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc.). In order to withdraw from your DE class, you MUST first contact your DE professor, PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. After the withdrawal deadline has passed, you will receive the grade that you would have earned. Zeros averaged in for required coursework not submitted will lower your semester average significantly, most likely resulting in a failing grade of an “F”. It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from the class; however, your professor reserves the right to withdraw you without your request due to excessive absences. If you do not feel comfortable contacting your professor to withdraw, you may contact a DE counselor. However, please do not contact both a DE counselor and your DE professor to request a withdrawal; either one is sufficient. The final withdrawal deadline for Second Start classes is November 19, 2009 at 4:30pm. Classes of other duration (mini-term, flex-entry, 8-weeks, etc.) may have different final withdrawal deadlines. Please review HCC’s online “Academic Calendars by Term” or contact the HCC Registrar’s Office at 713.718.8500 to determine mini-term class withdrawal deadlines. Student Services DISTANCE EDUCATION ADVISING AND COUNSELING SERVICES Much DE student information can be found on the DE Student Services website: www.de.hccs.edu. Advising or counseling can be accomplished through our online request form (quickest and recommended), by telephone at 713/718-5275 - option # 4, or via email at decounseling@hccs.edu. Student Services Associates (SSAs) and Counselors can assist students with admissions, registration, entrance testing requirements, degree planning, transfer issues, and career counseling. In-person, confidential sessions, can also be scheduled to provide brief counseling and community referrals to address personal concerns impacting academic success. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International Students are restricted to ONLY ONE online/distance education class per semester. Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have additional questions about your visa status. 5 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the appropriate HCC Disability Support Service (DSS) Counselor at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. Students who are requesting special testing accommodations must first contact the appropriate (most convenient) DSS office for assistance: Disability Support Services Offices: System: 713.718.5165 Central: 713.718.6164 – also for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and Students Outside of the HCC District service areas. Northwest: 713.718.5422 Northeast: 713.718.8420 Southeast: 713.718.7218 Southwest: 713.718.7909 After student accommodation letters have been approved by the DSS office and submitted to DE Counseling for processing, students will receive an email confirmation informing them of the Instructional Support Specialist assigned to their professor. NOTICE FOR STUDENTS OUTSIDE OF HCC SERVICE AREA Students who live or work outside the HCC service area and cannot take paper exams at one of our HCC testing locations MUST make arrangements for a proctor. Please refer to the DE Student Services Additional Resources webpage for more information. VIRTUAL CLASSROOM CONDUCT As with on-campus classes, all students in HCC Distance Education courses are required to follow all HCC Policies & Procedures, the Student Code of Conduct, the Student Handbook, and relevant sections of the Texas Education Code when interacting and communicating in a virtual classroom with faculty and fellow students. Students who violate these policies and guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action that could include denial of access to course-related email, discussion groups, and chat rooms or being removed from the class. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 1. EXAMS: You will have four exams. The best three of these are kept. There will be no makeups. A missed test becomes the one that is dropped. 2. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: DUE March 22nd: the Case Study a. Be sure to include all four sections: 1) Description of client with sexual dysfunction 2) Diagnosis of dysfunction from DSM-TR 3) Justification theoretical cause, use all 8 schools. 4) Prognosis of outcome via intervention, use all 8 schools. b. An example is on the learning web. Follow the form but not the content. GRADING: 90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 60 = F 6 Best three of four tests = 75%, Case Study – 20%, Attendance = 5%. NOTE: Syllabus and schedule are subject to change due to “Acts of God”. 7