✅ The official course syllabus
✅ The course calendar
✅ How to get help and communication
✅ Technical requirements
✅ Assignment types and grading
✅ Course Policies
✅ How to start the course
Welcome to Psy 25, Human Sexuality! In this course, we will examine sexual behaviors and values in society from a biological, psychological, social, cultural, historical, and lifespan perspective.
This is a completely ONLINE course with no required meetings
Sections 79640 starts on August 21st
This course will explore the diverse aspects of human sexual behavior, attitudes, and relations. Examine the complexities of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that shape our understanding of sexuality. From the exploration of sexual anatomy and physiology to the examination of gender identity and sexual orientation, we will uncover the rich tapestry of human experiences. Together, we will foster a safe and respectful environment to discuss topics that are often considered taboo. Join us as we embrace the diversity of human sexuality and expand our knowledge to promote healthy and informed attitudes towards this essential aspect of human life.
Goerling, E. and Wolfe, E. (2022). Introduction to human sexuality. Open Oregon. Retrieved June 5th, 2022, from https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/introtohumansexuality CC BY-NC SA 4.0 license.
EdPuzzle is a video-based system with embedded quiz questions which is free to use and already ebedded in Canvas.
You will have a discussion board for each module we cover.
Each discussion has its own rubric for grading, ranging from 5 to 30 points.
Some discussions are individual; some must be submitted as a group.
Reply and Question
Your REPLY or POST is your first submission on the discussion board which will be your original response to the prompt or question asked.
On every REPLY you will end by including an open-ended question to the class about the topic covered in the chapter or module.
Response
The RESPOND to OTHERS requirement is when you read one of your classmate's REPLIES/POST and answer the question they included.
The answer must be more than "yes, no, I agree" to earn credit.
REPLY and QUESTION by Student #1: After reading the scenario, I resonated most with option number 2. I chose this option because these are literally things that I say to my friends all the time. Sometimes I go as far as inviting them to do the things that they like with me in hopes of further convincing them. Sometimes that little extra push can be very helpful in motivating them to get up and get out. Option number 2 represents the behavioral model which is a part of the Learning and Cognitive Approach, which focuses on the behaviors people exhibit, and how that could influence the thoughts that they have, as well as the opposite: how their thinking affects their behavior. And also how behaviors and thoughts are also influenced by the environment. My question for the class is: Why do you think that the Behaviorists thought that the idea of "personality" doesn't exist?
RESPONSE by Student #1: Hi Student #7, I was thinking about your question: Why don't we have OBT (One Big Theory) to explain personalities? Funder (2019) says that there is no way for one theory to explain everything well. Instead, we have to view each approach as a tool to look at different parts of the personality. I understand what he means, we cannot expect one tool to work for everything like we cannot use a hammer to fix a whole car. But it would make the class a lot easier if there was only one theory! 😂
The course projects will consist of research and visual presentations on 2 topics assigned by the professor. These are submitted as a poster/powerpoint/infographic format.
APA formatted in-text citations and references are required. Check out this example.
Extra Credit assignments are offered throughout the term to earn up to 3% towards your final grade.