Chabot College
Fall, 2010
Course Outline for Sociology 8
HUMAN SEXUALITY
(See also Health 8 and Psychology 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 well-being and sexual integrity.
May not receive credit if Health 8 or Psychology 8 has been completed. 3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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describe society's stance on human sexuality from a historical perspective;
list the functions and dysfunctions of the human reproductive systems;
describe the normal development of intimacy and interpersonal relationships;
explain the development of sexual identity;
identify and evaluate the contraceptive methods;
describe the normal birthing process;
describe causes of diseases/disorders which affect the reproductive system;
identify normal and atypical sexual behaviors;
describe sexual development through the life cycle;
identify causes and prevention of sexual abuses;
explain the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus infection;
describe effective steps towards clarifying own sexual values.
Course Content:
1. Historical and research perspective on sexuality
2. Physical sexual health
a. anatomy
b. physiology
c. dysfunction
d. sexually transmitted diseases
e. health care
3. Social sexual health
a. developmental sexuality
b. gender identity
c. communication
d. relationships
e. love and being loved
4. Sexual behavior
a. sexual values
b. behavior patterns
c. homosexuality/bisexuality
5. Contraception
a. birth control
b. abortion
6. Reproduction and birthing
a. fetal development
b. pregnancy
c. complications
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Course Outline for Sociology 8, Page 2
Fall 2010
d. alternative methods of delivery
7. Sexuality through the Life Cycles
a. childhood and adolescence
b. adult
c. older adult/elderly
8. Human immunodeficiency virus education
a. risk factors
b. prevention
9. Social issues
a. atypical sexual behaviors
b. coercion-sexual abuses
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture-discussion
2. Audio-visual aids
3. Guest speakers
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Develop a survey on sexual attitudes and behaviors
b. Write a report on gender patterns in sexual communication and contraceptive use
c. Write a report on cultural differences in attitudes about sexual behavior and orientation
d. Write a report on selected topic of interest from course content
e. Keep a journal of articles from popular press/media/internet on sexuality issues; analyze
them in terms of course concepts
2. Methods of Evaluating Students Progress:
a. Examinations
b. Quizzes
c. Written assignments/reports
d. Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Our Sexuality, Crooks, Robert, and Baur, Karla, Thomson-Wadsworth, Belmont, 2007
Special Student Materials:
Computer access
SOCI 8, revised 9/09: cs