COURSE SYLLABUS

Human Sexuality Today HLTH 3060-001

Monday - Thursday 10:15-12:15 (Jones Building Room 1167)

Instructor: Rhonda Blank Office Hours: By Appointment Only

PO Box 2434 Office Phone: 910-775-4629 (C) 910-733-5177
Pembroke, NC 28372 Email Address: rhonda.blank@uncp.edu

Description: This course is designed to familiarize the student with the biological, psychological, cultural and behavioral
aspects of human sexuality and family life. Content examines the broad range of attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, practices
and myths pertaining to human sexuality. Topics of discussion include emotional, physiological and developmental aspects
of human sexuality. Content also encompasses sexuality over the life cycle, socialization, dating, marriage, family, sexuality
responsibility, law, relationships, contraceptive choices, and diverse sexual orientations.

Textbooks: Human Sexuality Today/Bruce M. King 2014, Eight Edition Required

Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Identify trends and changes in the past and present that influenced sexual attitudes and values of
themselves and others in the United States and be aware of how some of these values differ from those
in other cultures,
2. Identify various parts of their sexual anatomy and be aware of how these parts function.
3. Interact with others on a social and sexual basis to achieve fulfilling relationships,
4. Describe the various sexual diseases and dysfunctions, how their risk can be minimized, and how they
can be dealt with if they occur,
5. Describe methods of contraception and abortion and state their own standards and values related to
these issues,
6. Describe various types of unconventional sexual behavior, the factors that contribute to this behavior,
and why they are considered unconventional,
7. Describe the reasons for, and the effects of, commercial sex (prostitution and pornography),
8. Describe the causes of sexual assault, how to minimize the probability of such assault, and what to do
after an assault has occurred,
9. Describe the changes that occur in a woman during pregnancy and birth and how these changes affect
her interactions with others.
Course Requirements:
1. The student is expected to participate in discussions and assignments.
2. All assignments and test dates are to be honored at the respective times.
3. The student is responsible for acquiring information for any missed assignments or work from the instructor.
Methods of Evaluation and Grading Percentages:

1. Study Guides 30%

2. Chapter Test 30%
3. Mid Term 20%
4. Final 20%

**It is the student’s responsibility to periodically check their grades to ensure correctness, and notify the professor of
any discrepancy to said student’s grade. Any issue with student’s grades must be rectified on or before April 13th.
There will be no changes made to grades after this date.

Schedule of Assignments: Week of:

 6/27/2018 Preview syllabus and student responsibilities & Chapter 1 -Why a Course in Human Sexuality
 6/27/2018 Chapter 2 -Our Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy
 07/02/2018 Chapter 3 Hormones and Sexuality
 07/03/2018 Chapter 4-Similarities and Differences in Our Sexual Responses
 07/05/2018 Test Chapters 1-4
 07/09/2018 Chapter 5-Sexually Transmitted Infections and Sexually Related Diseases
 07/10/2018 Chapter 6-Birth Control
 07/11/2018 Chapter 7-Pregnancy and Childbirth
  07/12/2018 Mid Term Chapters 1-7
 07/16/2018 Chapter 8 Gender Identity and Gender Roles
 07/17/2018 Chapter 9-Sexual Orientation
 07/18/2018 Chapter 10-Life Span Sexual Development
 07/19/2018 Test Chapters 8-10
 07/23/2018 Chapter 11-Adult Sexual Behaviors and Attitudes
 07/24/2018 Chapter 12-Love and Relationships
 07/25/2015 Chapter 14- Paraphilia’s & Sexual Variants
 07/26/2018 Test Chapters 11-14
 07/30/2018 Chapter 15 Sexual Victimization: Rape, Coercion, Harassment, and Abuse of Children
 07/31/2018 Chapter 16 Selling Sex: Social and Legal Issues
 08/01/2018 Final Chapters 13-16

Attendance:
**Being late for class will not be tolerated
** If you fail to sign in you are considered absent. NO EXCEPTIONS
*Students are allowed 2 excused absences per semester. An excused absence is defined as an unavoidable
absence with the proper documentation to support the absence, i.e. doctors note, court order, etc.
*Calling the instructor ahead of time does not automatically validate or qualify as an excused absence.
*4 absences in any combination in one semester will result in a failure by said student. If you have an
illness or other medical emergency that may cause you to miss 6 or more absences it is your
responsibility to contact the instructor to discuss a course of action moving forward.
*You must attend class on scheduled exam dates.
*If you are going to be absent, you are responsible for all notes and handouts. You must obtain them from another student.
*All assignments are due no later than the assigned due dates.
*Late assignments will not be accepted unless a student has a valid excused absence. If student misses a quiz or exam due to
a valid excused absence, it is the student’s responsibility to schedule a make-up day with the instructor prior to his/her return
to class. No assignments will be collected after the first day of said students return to class.

No assignments, quizzes, or test will be allowed to be made-up as a result of an unexcused absence or student’s lack
of responsibility. NO EXCEPTIONS
Assignments which are e-mailed will not be accepted. It is the student’s responsibility to type, print-out and turn in
said assignments. The instructor will not grade or view an e-mailed assignment unless said student is specifically
directed to do so by the instructor.

Absences for University-Sanctioned Events

If a student is representing the University in an official capacity (e.g.: academic conference, student government, course
field trips, ROTC events, athletics, band) at an official University-sanctioned event, that absence shall be excused. Students
are responsible for all coursework missed and must make up the work within three university business days after the student
returns to campus. Any student who anticipates missing more than 15% of the course should not enroll in the course without
prior approval from the instructor.

It is the responsibility of the student to communicate with the professor or instructor about classes missed for any reason,
including University sanctioned events. Students must provide official documentation of proposed University-sanctioned
events that will result in excused absences during the first week of each semester. Prior written documentation must be
provided for each excused absence. http://www.uncp.edu/about-uncp/administration/policies-and-regulations/all-
policies/pol-020506-attendance-policy-university-sanctioned-events.

Religious Holiday Policy Statement

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has a legal and moral obligations to accommodate all students who must be
absent from classes or miss scheduled exams in order to observe religious holidays. To accommodate students’ religious
holidays, each student will be allowed two excused absences each semester with the following conditions:

1. Students, who submit written notification to their instructors within two weeks of the beginning of the semester,
shall be excused from class or other scheduled academic activity to observe a religious holy day of their faith.
Excused absences are limited to two class sessions (days) per semester.
 2. Students shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up tests or other work missed due to an excused
absence for a religious observance.

3. Students should not be penalized due to absence from class or other scheduled academic activity because of
religious observances.

A student who is to be excused from class for a religious observance is not required to provide a second- party certification
of the reason for the absence. Furthermore, a student who believes that he or she has been unreasonably denied an education
benefit due to religious beliefs or practices may seek redress through the student grievance procedure.

ADA Statement

Federal laws require UNCP to accommodate students with documented learning, physical, chronic health, and
psychological, visual or hearing disabilities.

In post-secondary school settings, academic accommodations are not automatic; to receive accommodations, students must
make a formal request and must supply documentation from a qualified professional to support that request. Students who
believe they qualify must contact the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) in DF Lowry Building, Room 107 or call 910-
521-6695 to begin the accommodation process. All discussions remain confidential. Accommodations cannot be provided
retroactively. More information for students about the services provided by ARC and the accommodation process may be
found at the following link: http://www.uncp.edu/arc

Tutoring: The tutoring program of the Academic Support Center helps students achieve their academic goals by offering
group or individual tutoring in all General Education and many upper-level courses. Students can sign up at
www.uncp.edu/asc/study/tutoring_request.html or contact jennifer.mcneill@uncp.edu or 910-775-4311.

The University Writing Center: The University Writing Center, located in D.F. Lowry 308 and available online at
www.uncp.edu/writing, is a peer-to-peer tutoring service where UNCP students can seek assistance with written assignments
at any stage during the writing process, from brainstorming ideas to drafting, revising, and editing.

Classroom Conduct
All students are expected to demonstrate professional behavior and use language appropriate for the classroom learning
experience. Cell phones are to be turned off and placed in book bag, purse, pocket, etc. They are to be kept out of sight.
If caught talking or texting during class you will be asked to leave and considered absent.

HPER Departmental Grading Scale:

A = 100-93 B- = 82-80 D+ = 69-66
A- = 92-90 C+ = 79-76 D = 65-63
B+ = 89-86 C = 75-73 D- = 62-60
B = 85-83 C- = 72-70 F = 59 and below

*For inclement weather call (910) 521-6888

Note: Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to Disability
Support Services and the class professor within the first days of class or as early in the session as possible. All discussions
will be kept confidential. Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, DF Lowry Building, 910-521-
6695
Acknowledgement of Understanding and Agreeing to Course Syllabus; HLTH 3060

I _____________________________ have read and understand the course syllabus in its entirety. By signing this

agreement I acknowledge that I understand and agree to all terms set forth by the syllabus for Human Sexuality Today this

semester of spring 2018. I also understand that this syllabus is subject to change as dates may be interrupted due to

unexpected circumstances not foreseen by the instructor.

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