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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Human Sexuality
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Course Prefix & Number: PSYC2306
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Section Number: 400
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Semester: 161S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
This course will provide an overview of the broad field of human sexuality. Topics will be covered from various perspectives – biological, sociological, anthropological, etc., but will focus primarily on the psychological perspective. The goal is for each student to learn factual, scientifically-based information that will provoke thought and contribute to his/her own decision-making on sexual issues outside of the classroom.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Required Course Materials:
Our Sexuality, 12th Edition. Crooks & Baur. Thomson/Wadsworth. Cengage.
ISBN: 9781133943419
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Leslie Kelley
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 337
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6424 (Email preferred)
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E-mail Address:
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lkelley@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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2
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Exams (20% each)
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40%
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1
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Research Presentation
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30%
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3
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Article Reviews
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30%
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0
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Attendance (excessive absences may lower your grade)
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0%
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A = 90-100 points; B = 80-89 points; C = 70-79 points; D = 60-69 points; F = 59 points & below
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Identify common myths of human sexual functioning.
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Identify human sexual behaviors and sexual responses.
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Explain the relationship between sexuality and developmental changes throughout the lifespan.
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Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatments for sexually transmitted infections and the behaviors that increase and decrease the risk of contracting an STI.
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Describe the principles of effective communication and the specific barriers to effective communication about sex and sexuality.
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6.
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Use an academic sexual vocabulary.
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Discuss cultural differences in sexual attitudes and behaviors.
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Identify the occurrence and causes of sexual variations.
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Identify contraceptive methods and how these methods prevent conception.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are required to attend all classes in order to keep within the on-going discussion typically the nature of a psychology class. Not attending class can result in a significant grade reduction. If you come late to class you must remind me after class, otherwise you will be counted absent. If you choose to drop this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class. Remember that the last day to drop is Nov. 3rd.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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Topic
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Reading and Assignments Due
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8/22 – Introduction
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What is Human Sexuality?
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8/24 – Perspectives on Sex
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Chapter 1
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8/29 – Sex & Research
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Chapter 2
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8/31 – Media & Sexuality
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Chapter 1
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Monday, Sept. 5th
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Campus Closed for Labor Day Holiday
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Tuesday, Sep. 6th
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Official Date of Record
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9/7 – Gender Issues
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Chapter 5
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9/12 – Gender Issues
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Chapter 5
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9/14 – Sex: the body & the brain
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Chapters 3, 4, & 6
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9/19 – Sex: the body & the brain
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Chapters 3, 4, & 6; *Article Review #1 Due
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9/21 – Sex: the body & the brain
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Chapters 3, 4, & 6
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9/26 – Love, sex & communication
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Chapter 7
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9/28 – Research Presentation #1
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Contraception Controversy of the 1960’s and Pope Paul VI’s 1968 encyclical Humanae Vitae
Midterm Review Handout
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10/3 – Love, sex & communication
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Chapter 7
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10/5 – Research Presentation #2
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History of the overpopulation myth: Thomas Malthus, Paul Ehrlich, & Steven Mosher
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10/10 – Midterm Review
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Chapter 7
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10/12 – Midterm Exam
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In-class exam
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10/17 – Sexual behaviors & orientations
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Chapters 8 & 9
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10/19 – Sexual behaviors & Contraception
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Chapters 8-10; *Article Review #2 Due
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10/24 – Contraception
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Chapter 10
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10/26 – Research Presentation #3
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Margaret Sanger, Eugenics, & the early birth control movement in the US
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10/31 – Conception, pregnancy, & birth
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Chapter 11
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11/2 – Research Presentation #4
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Abortion: processes used and short/long-term physiological & psychological effects on women
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Thursday, November 3rd
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Last day to Withdraw from Class
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11/7 – Sex and youth
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Chapter 12
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11/9 – Research Presentation #5
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Sexual addiction and its impact on individuals, spouses, families, & society
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11/14 – Sex and aging
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Chapter 13
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11/16 – Research Presentation #6
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Pornography/Prostitution: characteristics of women involved (e.g., life expectancy, average age, history of violence, drug use, mental health – PTSD, etc.)
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11/21 – Sexual functioning & disorders
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Chapters 14 – 16
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11/23 – Sexual functioning & disorders
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Chapters 14 – 16; *Article Review #3 Due
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11/28 – Coercive sexuality
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Chapters 16-17
Final Exam Review
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11/30 – Sex and sexual objectification
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Chapter 18
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12/5 – Final Exam
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In-class final exam:
Monday, Dec. 5th (11:00am-12:50pm)
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ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Article Reviews (30%): Several articles will be posted on Canvas and you will choose 3 to write a two-page, typed & double-spaced, 12-point font review for each article, not including cover page and reference page. Reviews are to be written in APA format. You may agree or disagree with the author, or expand upon what you read. However, your main goal in this assignment is to explain the study, review, and/or results of the article you are reviewing. Your reviews must be turned in to the dropbox in canvas by the beginning of class on the due dates listed on the calendar above. Your grade will be based on a total of 3 article reviews for a total of 30%. This means that ten percent of your overall grade in the class will be deducted for every article review which is not completed, including reviews less than two full pages. No extra credit will be given for writing more than 3 reviews and no late reviews will be accepted.
Exams (20% each = 40% total): The exams on Oct. 12th and Dec. 5th will be administered in class. You will have 80 minutes to complete the exams. Questions will be taken directly from class lectures, research presentations, and your assigned readings, so take good notes and read your text. The test will consist of approximately 50 multiple choice type questions. No make-up exams will be given. Please bring a scantron form to the exam. You will not be allowed to take the exam without one.
Research Presentation (30%): This is a research-based assignment, and not an opinion-based assignment. With your research partner(s), create a research presentation discussing your research topic and the key people involved in with the topic. You must have the following: a minimum of 15 PowerPoint slides (not including cover page and works cited page) focusing mainly on the primary aspects of the research, movement, and/or perspectives regarding human sexuality. You should also include some brief historical and/or biographical information to contextualize your subject. You are required to present your research with your research partner(s) on the date specified. This presentation should be at least 45 minutes in length and should include appropriate videos. Your group may include interactive components for the class, and should be prepared to answer questions after the presentation. Your research presentation will be due during class on the date specified for your subject on the calendar above. Failing to meet the minimum requirements of 15 slides and 45 minutes will result in a grade reduction. Your presentation should not utilize more than 15 minutes of video. Each group is responsible for bringing one hardcopy of their presentation slides for the instructor, with all group members names and contribution clearly on each page of the handout. Be sure to cite (throughout your presentation) all reference materials used!!! Make sure your slides are intelligible and your font is not too small!!! If you fail to show up for your presentation, then you will receive a grade of 0, despite the amount of work contributed.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3, 2016.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
x Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
x Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR DEPARTMENT CHAIR & INSTRUCTIONAL DEAN
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Leslie Kelley
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 336
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6424 (Email preferred)
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E-mail Address:
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lkelley@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dean Sara Alford
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Office Location:
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Flower Mound 200C
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8414
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E-mail Address:
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salford@nctc.edu
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