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COURSE SYLLABUS: Human Sexuality

Course Title: Department: Instructor: Prerequisites:

Human Sexuality Social and Behavioral Sciences / Psychology Scott Arcement, M.S.W, L.C.S.W. E-Mail Vita None

REQUIRED TEXT:

Sexuality Today: The Human Perspective, 7th Edition
Gary F. Kelly
McGraw - Hill Higher Education. ISBN #: 0072420057

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

Upon completion of this course, the student will have a basic understanding of the biological, sociological, and psychological perspectives of human sexuality.

COURSE PURPOSE:

This course will look at different components relating to the various areas of human sexuality and its influences on today's society.

METHOD:

1. E-mail correspondence one-on-one with the instructor. Each student must contact the instructor by e-mail during the first week they begin the course. I would appreciate the following information: name, e-mail address, registration number, state in which you reside, course expectations, brief work experience, educational background, and any interests you may wish to share.
   This is worth 20 points toward your final grade.
2. Assigned reading and assignments as identified below. Each chapter contains a certain number of questions throughout the text designed for reflection and application to society. Questions can be found on the pages identified below. Except for one case, each page only contains one question.
3. From the text, "Sexuality Today" you will be required to write responses to highlighted questions throughout the text. Your responses should be in the form of a paragraph and should include reference to the applicable sections of the text. I am looking for your thoughts and views relevant to the text and how the material has applied or does apply to your life.
   Each response will be worth a maximum of 10 points toward your final grade.
4. There will be a mid-term exam at the end of the 4th week consisting of T/F and Multiple Choice questions. The mid-term will cover material from chapters 1 - 10 of the text.
   The mid-term will be worth 100 points toward you final grade.
5. There will be a final exam at the end of the 8th week consisting of T/F and Multiple Choice questions. The final exam will cover material from chapters 11 - 19 of the text.
   The final exam will be worth 100 points toward your final grade.
6. Classroom discussion is also possible if desired, but I would prefer one-on-one e-mail. I respond to e-mail on a daily basis unless notified otherwise.

GRADING:

100 - 90 % 89 - 80 % 79 - 70 % 69 - 60 % 59 - 0 % I

A B C D F Incomplete

There is a possible total of 1200 points available through the initial e-mail to the instructor, the weekly responses to chapter questions, and the two exams.

20 points 980 points 200 points

Initial e-mail correspondence Responses to chapter questions (worth 10 points each) Mid-Term and Final Exams (worth 100 points each)

ASSIGNMENTS:

Week 1: Chapters 1, 2, 3
Respond to questions highlighted in orange throughout these chapters found on pages:
Chapter 1: pp 10, 12, 16, 21, 27, 31
Chapter 2: pp 47
Chapter 3: pp 79, 80, 84

Week 2: Chapters 4, 5
Respond to questions highlighted in orange throughout these chapters found on pages:
Chapter 4: pp 93, 97, 100, 108, 109
Chapter 5: pp 116, 118, 128, 141, 144, 146

Week 3: Chapters 6, 7
Respond to questions highlighted in orange throughout these chapters found on pages:
Chapter 6: pp 163, 169, 171, 172, 178, 180, 184
Chapter 7: pp 198, 200, 208, 210, 216, 221, 222, 224

Week 4: Chapters 8, 9, 10
Respond to questions highlighted in orange throughout these chapters found on pages:
Chapter 8: pp 235, 238, 248, 256, 260
Chapter 9: pp 275, 283, 285, 290, 297
Chapter 10: pp 308, 327, 330, 332, 336

Mid-Term Exam on material from Chapters 1 - 10

Week 5: Chapters 11, 12
Respond to questions highlighted in orange throughout these chapters found on pages:
Chapter 11: pp 345, 346, 350, 354, 357, 361, 367
Chapter 12: pp 371, 378, 387, 391, 392, 393

Week 6: Chapters 13, 14
Respond to questions highlighted in orange throughout these chapters found on pages:
Chapter 13: pp 400, 402, 408, 411, 415, 419
Chapter 14: pp 424, 427, 430, 438, 439, 440

Week 7: Chapters 15, 16
Respond to questions highlighted in orange throughout these chapters found on pages:
Chapter 15: pp 449, 453, 454, 463, 474
Chapter 16: pp 483, 484, 499, 501 (2 questions), 502

Week 8: Chapters 17, 18
Respond to questions highlighted in orange throughout these chapters found on pages:
Chapter 17: pp 508, 512, 513, 518, 519, 522, 523
Chapter 18: pp 537, 544, 548, 560

Final Exam on material from Chapters 11 - 18