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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: 340
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Semester: 162S
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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 or Recommended 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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Dr. Franz Klutschkowski
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound/ Faculty Office/Office hours are online & response to emails are within 24 hours (a little longer on weekends-holidays)
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8333
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E-mail Address:
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fklutschkowski@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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6
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Assessments @ 50 pts each
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300
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1
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Research paper
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90
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2
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Discussion Forums
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100
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1
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Post Test
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10
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Grades are determined on the following basis:
A=90% 450 points or higher
B-80-89% 400+ points
C=70-79% 350+ points
D=60-69% 300+ points
F=Below 60% Below 300 points
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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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
Attendance is expected. Academic policies relating to attendance are followed as identified in the NCTC Student Handbook. For online classes, your attendance is recorded by the number of times you access the class and work on the assignments.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
The first assignment, you must complete is the REQUIRED COURSE Pre-Test, found in the MODULES tab of this Canvas course, which must be done by Jan. 25.
MODULE 1—CLOSES Jan 31, 11:55pm.
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Sexuality: A discussion on the terms and historical concepts about human sexuality.
Begin working on Discussion Forum (DF) & Research Paper (RP).
Chapter 2: Sex Research: Methods and Problems. A discussion about research methods and related problems.
Module 1 assessment over chapters 1 & 2 is due Jan 31, 11:55pm
MODULE 2—CLOSES FEB. 21, 11:55pm
Continue working on RP & DF-A is due Feb. 28
Chapter 3: “Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology”. A discussion about the anatomy and physiology of the female sexual system.
Chapter 4: “Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology”. A discussion about the
anatomy and physiology of the male sexual system.
Chapter 6: “Sexual Arousal and Response”. A discussion about the key concepts for the role of hormones within human sexual behavior in both sexes.
Module 2 assessment over chapters 3, 4, & 6 is due Feb 21 by 11:55pm
MODULE 3—CLOSES MARCH 13, 11:55pm.
DF-A is Due Feb 28 & DF –A-1 is due by April 10 by 11:55pm
Chapter 5: “Gender Issues: A discussion about gender formations, identities, and roles in different cultures.
Chapter 7: “Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships”. A discussion about the key components of love and communication in intimate relationships.
Chapter 9: “Sexual Orientation”. A discussion about key elements to sexual orientations.
Module 3 assessment over chapters 5, 7, & 9 is due by March 13, 11:55pm
MODULE 4- CLOSES APRIL 3, 11:55pm
Work on DF –B which is due April 30.
Chapter 8: “Sexual Behaviors”. A discussion over sexual behaviors.
Chapter 10: “Contraception”. A discussion about the key components to contraception.
Chapter 11: “Conceiving Children: Process and Choice”. A discussion about the process on conceiving children and the right to choose not to conceive.
Research Paper is due May 4 at 11:55pm
Module 4 assessment is due by April 3 at 11:55pm
MODULE 5—CLOSES APRIL 18, 11:55pm.
LAST DAY TO DROP WITH A “W” IS APRIL 6.
Work on DF –B due April 30
Continue working research paper which is due May 4.
Chapter 12: “Sexuality During Childhood and Adolescence”
A discussion about the key concepts for sexuality during childhood and adolescent years.
Chapter 13: “Sexuality and the Adult Years”. A discussion about the key
ideas for sexuality in the adult years.
Chapter 14: “Sexual Difficulties and Solutions”.
A discussion about the issues relating to sexual difficulties and understanding their treatment.
Module 5 assessment is due April 18 at 11:55pm.
MODULE 6—CLOSES MAY 8 & THE SEMESTER ENDS.
Research paper is due May 4 at 11:55pm
DF – B-1 closes May 7 at 11:55pm
Post Test is due May 8 at 10:55pm
Chapter 15: “Sexual Transmitted Diseases”. A discussion about concepts relating to sexual transmitted diseases (STDs)
Chapter 16: “Atypical Sexual Behavior”. A discussion about key components for atypical sexual behaviors.
Chapter 17: “Sexual Coercion”. A discussion about the concepts of sexual
coercion.
Chapter 18: “Sex for Sale.”
Complete assessment 6 by May 8 at 11:55pm (you have 80 minutes for this
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6, 2017.
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
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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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