Human Sexuality

Course Description

Study of psychosocial, biological, cultural, and developmental research aspects of human sexuality emphasizing methods of sexuality research, relationships, gender issues, intimacy, sexual response, reproduction, exploitation, and dysfunctions.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Identify factors that contribute to physical, mental, and/or social health. [MAC]

  • Demonstrate the connection(s) of different aspects of wellness to the overall health of an individual or population. [MAC]

  • Critically evaluate information and media sources in a variety of formats. [MAC]

  • Integrate and cite sources accurately and correctly. [MAC]

Course Grading Information:

Section #02 and Section #03

Activity/Performance Measure

Percentage/Points

Multiple-Choice Quizzes – SLO 1

40 points

Written Documentary Reflections – SLOs 1,2

20 points

Critical Connections Assignments - SLOs 2, 3, 4

50 points

Narrated Presentation – SLOs 1, 2, 3, 4

100 points

TOTAL

210 points

Grading Scale

Percentage

Letter Grade

93 - 100%

A

90 – 92%

A-

87 – 89%

B+

83 – 86%

B

80 – 82%

B-

77 – 79%

C+

73 – 76%

C

70 – 72%

C-

67 – 69%

D+

63 – 66%

D

60 – 62%

D-

59% and below

F

Attendance/Participation:

Asynchronous Online

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Yarber, W.L., Sayad, B.W., and Milhausen, R.R. (2025). Human sexuality: Diversity in contemporary society: 2025 release. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-1-266-58109-0

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.