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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "PS 357"
COURSE NAME: "Human Sexuality"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session II 2016
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Emily Mitchell
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 11:00AM 12:45PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
by appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an overview of human sexual behavior from
birth through adulthood. Sexuality is explored from historical, cultural,
psychological, physiological, sociological and legal viewpoints. Some of the
topics covered will include: Research methods in human sexuality, female/male
anatomy, sexual behavior, gender, sexual orientation, love/marriage/mating,
sexual disorders.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course provides an overview of human sexual behavior from birth through adulthood. Sexuality is explored from historical, cultural, psychological, physiological, sociological and legal viewpoints. Information will be presented in such a way that it will be personally meaningful to students. Topics covered will deal with issues that are very personal; therefore the position of the class will be that of respect for individual feelings and attitudes.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Examine sexual behavior from historical, cultural, religious, and legal points of view.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method as it relates to key research findings pertaining to the diversity of human sexual behaviors.
- Compare male and female anatomical structures and their functions.
- Demonstrate awareness and skills to make healthy and responsible choices and decisions regarding relationships and sexuality.
- Compare and contrast biological, psychological, and cultural similarities and diversity in human sexual behavior.
- Examine, analyze, and compare the diverse experiences that influence human sexual behaviors with particular emphasis on historical and cultural practices of human sexual behaviors.
- Examine, analyze, and contrast the factors that influence diverse human sexual behaviors including causes and the evaluation of possible solutions to multiple ethnocentric problems.
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TEXTBOOK:
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Exams (best three out of 4) | Each exam will cover material from the previous lectures and reading. These exams are not cumulative and there will be no make up exams.
During the course of the term, however, it may be necessary for you to miss an exam due to illness or a personal emergency. In addition, there are times when for one reason or another, you may not have done as well as you had hoped on an exam. In these cases, you may elect to take an optional final exam. This exam may be taken by anyone who missed a midterm or anyone who wants to try to improve a midterm score. The final exam will be held on the last day of class will be CUMULATIVE. If you elect to take all 4 exams, your grade will be based on your 3 highest exam scores.
Note: If you submit your exam late you will receive a zero.
| 60% |
| Assignments (N = 3) | You will be required to complete several during the course of the term. These assignments will be comprised of questions related to films shown in class or additional material presented to you. No late papers will be accepted.
| 40% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the cours
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Schedule*
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Days
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Topic
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Assignment
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7/5
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Introduction to Human Sexuality
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7/6, 7/7
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Female Anatomy and
Male Anatomy
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Assignment #1 Radiolab
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7/11, 7/12
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Sexual Brain and body
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7/13
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Exam # 1
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7/14
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Sexual Behavior and Variation
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7/18, 7/19, 7/20
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Gender
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Assignment #2 MisRepresentation
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7/21
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Sexual Orientation
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7/25
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Exam # 2
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7/26, 7/27
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Love/Marriage/ and Mating
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7/28
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Conception, Prenatal Development, and Birth
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Assignment #3 Donor Unknown
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8/1
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Contraception and STI Jeopardy *come prepared*
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8/2, 8/3
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Sexual Disorders
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8/4
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Exam #3
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8/5
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Final Exam
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*This schedule is subject to change. Students are responsible for all changes and announcements made in class or posted on line.
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