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Human Sexuality (HLTH 1171)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
In this course, you will learn the biological and psychosocial aspects of human sexuality across the lifespan, including human sexual anatomy and physiology. An understanding of the influences on individual sexuality and how your sexuality impacts relationships, attitudes, and communication will be presented. Other topics include contraception, challenges to sexual functioning and sexual orientation. Current statistics and information regarding transmission, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted infections will be included. Community resources, prevention and advocacy of current sexual health issues will be emphasized.
Topical Outline:
1. The dimensions of wellness and human sexuality
2. Anatomy and physiology of human sexual organs and systems across the lifespan
3. Psycho-social and cultural aspects of human sexuality
4. Challenges and influences to human sexuality
5. Contraception and protective measures
6. Current issues (including sexually transmitted infections) and ways to advocate
Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe anatomy and physiology of human sexual organs and systems across the lifespan
2. Meaningfully assess one's own sexual values and evaluate the influence of their culture on those values
3. Access reliable health resources and be informed health consumers
4. Identify power dynamics in gender and sexual orientation
5. Describe basic facts and information on sexually transmitted infections
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052