Sexuality now embracing diversity 5th edition

e Human Sexuality Coarse

Syllabus: PHLS 301V-M70-CRN-21967-HUMAN SEXUALITY (3 credits)

Summer 2017 Mini-Semester I- May 24th–June 28th, 2017

(IMPORTANT Heads up! - RAPID paced course - 5 weeks only)

Communication Preferences: The preferred communication with me as the instructor is by using the Canvas course conversation tool (email to the instructor); the second option is by my ckozel@nmsu.edu email. Thank you! In all of your emails and assignment submissions you must state your course number first PHLS 301V-M70, then your name, then the title of the assignment. To clarify, my aim is to respond to student’s email messages within 24 hours, no later than 48 hours. Thank you!

Department of Public Health Sciences website http://publichealth.nmsu.edu/

This is a Canvas web-CT course. All enrolled students may access the on-line portion of the course at http://learning.nmsu.edu/Canvas . Students will need NMSU Banner user IDs in order to access the course web site. All course work, including quizzes, and assignments will be completed and submitted online.

PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT DATES- Summer 2017 Mini-Semester I (only 5 weeks)

· Instructions begins-Wednesday, May 24th

· Last Day to Add a Course without Instructor’s signature-Thursday, May 25th

· Last Day to Add a Course with a required Instructor’s signature- Wednesday, May 31st

· The Last Day to Drop this Summer Session I, 5 week course with a “W” grade is By no later than Monday, June 12th, need to verify with the Registrar’s office.

· Last day of 5 week class session-Wednesday, June 28th

All course work, including quizzes, will be completed online.

For the Student Help Center access the Canvas student guide, go to the following link:

http://guides.instructure.com/m/4212

· For assistance from the Office of Distance Education at NMSU, click on the following link: http://distance.nmsu.edu/

· For information about a major or minor in public health, please contact Letty Gallegos, Academic Advisor, lettg@nmsu.edu or 575 646-2537.

· For general information please email your instructor at ckozel@nmsu.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Examination of human sexuality from a variety of perspectives: cultural, sociological, physiological and psychological. Issues examined from viewpoints such as gender, individual, family, and professional roles.

This course addresses diversity in detail and also includes coverage of the latest research on such topics as the depiction of sex in the media, sex in cyberspace, gender identity issues, breast implants, prostate cancer treatments, contraception technology, sexual orientation, artificial insemination, and sexually transmitted diseases. The title of the textbook is SEXUALITY NOW: EMBRACING DIVERSITY 4th Edition- an explicit acknowledgment that, for all of our differences, we all share the human experience of many sexual and relationship matters. Such matters cross cultural boundaries and sexual orientation lines: the body's physiological arousal and response to pleasure; overcoming the green-eyed monster of jealousy and communicating more effectively; the variety of sexual behaviors that can be explored; treatment possibilities for sexual dysfunctions; the need to protect ourselves from STDs; how our sexual satisfaction can improve with age even as the body changes; and how we help those who have been victimized by sexual attack, etc.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:

URGENT! You are strongly urged to order your textbook ASAP, please go to: http://www.nmsubookstore.com/nmsu/ or other learning resources. Used copies should be available at lower costs. New copies contains beneficial numerous learning resources available through Cengage.com

Required text: Carroll, Janell L. “Sexuality Now: Embracing Diversity”, 4th Ed. Wadsworth. Cengage Learning, www.cengage.com. ISBN: 978-1-111-83581-1. Required. The edition of the textbook sold at the NMSU bookstore entitled “Sexuality Now: Embracing Diversity, 4th Ed.

Please note: Use of the 5th edition is optional

POINT OF UNDERSTANDING:

This course will address numerous biological and social factors related to the many aspects of human sexuality. Some of the educational materials used in this course may be perceived as graphic and explicit in nature. Your continued enrollment in this course indicates that you are aware of the nature of the material and that you consent to the presentation of the material.

Human Sexuality 301 is a course designed to provide each of us with the opportunity to explore issues of general interest and curiosity regarding various aspects of sexuality. The goal is not to be sensational or outrageous, liberal or conservative, clerical or secular, moralistic or hedonistic. In other words, there is no intent to advocate. Rather, each person is encouraged to make the most responsible choices about sexuality based on the best information and most complete knowledge available.

We wish to join in a scholarly inquiry of the issues independent of the inevitable differences of opinions that can exist in a class. Sexuality is by no means a simple biological function. It is, in fact, an emotionally charged, complex subject which unfortunately, provides few simple answers to realistic questions. Topics have been incorporated in the course that are felt to be of interest to all students. Students should feel that they have equal access and opportunity for contribution to the discussion forum, and equal access to the instructor for questions and concerns.

NOTE: Each chapter in the text lists useful Web sites related to human sexuality. They are listed at the end of each chapter; use them to your advantage for increased success in the course. ALSO…..the publisher’s website also offers student’s resources to enhance learning….it is to your advantage to search it.

WHAT IS EDUCATION CORE CURRICULUM:

This course has been certified as one in New Mexico State University’s General Education Core Curriculum (GECC). A GECC course meets the university’s requirement of “Viewing a Wider World (VWW). The GECC attempts to foster intelligent inquiry, abstract logical thinking, critical analysis and the integration and synthesis of knowledge; it strives for literacy in writing, reading, speaking and listening; it teaches mathematical structures; acquainting students with precise abstract thought and numbers and space; it encourages an understanding of science and scientific inquiry; it provides a historical consciousness, including an understanding of one’s own heritage as well as respect for other peoples and cultures; it includes an examination of values and stresses the importance of a carefully considered values system; it fosters an appreciation of the arts; and general education provides the breadth necessary to have a familiarity with the various branches of human understanding.

PREREQUISITES-None.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The student will be able to:

Examine his/her personal value system regarding sexual decision making and be more comfortable with sexuality issues;

Apply new understandings of human sexuality to help dispel current myths and misunderstandings;

Describe the relationship between gender identity and gender role, and discuss how male and female roles are changing;

Identify characteristics and skills necessary to build and maintain intimate relationships;

Describe, compare and contrast male and female reproductive anatomy and the physiology of sexual arousal, and Identify and analyze sexual behavior patterns;

Describe and discuss the characteristics and skills that are necessary to build and maintain intimate relationships;

Discuss the social and political issues pertaining to homosexuality;

List and describe the various methods of contraception;

Discuss the factors related to choosing a method of birth control;

Discuss issues related to various pregnancy options;

Identify and explain the process of conception through childbirth;

Analyze relevant social and legal issues related to pornography;

Discuss the transmission, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS;

Discuss sexual consent and coercion issues;

Discuss factors associated with sexual difficulties and ways to address them

List and describe various atypical sexual behaviors and

Discuss sexual diversity and development of behavior through the lifespan;

COURSE FORMAT:

Students will experience asynchronous learning through the Canvas online learning system in this class. Students will need NMSU email user ID in order to access course work. To learn more about this, visit the Canvas website at http://learn.nmsu.edu.To obtain Canvas Training or schedule time to learn this system, call 575.646.1840 for more information. For more information/assistance or email help@nmsu.edu

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE CLASS IS A computer that has the latest versions of Power Point, Microsoft Word, Acrobat Reader, and Adobe Reader. Call 575.646.1840 for more information/assistance or email help@nmsu.edu

There will be regular announcements/communication from instructor via the Course Homepage. Make sure to navigate Canvas at least every day to keep up with announcement postings, quiz (6 quizzes) and assignment due dates, other coursework due dates, etc.

RESOURCES

The NMSU Library has distance education services for students currently enrolled in distance education and/or live courses. Library’s toll-free number: (866) 835-9826 for assistance. Databases offered are:

NMSU Library Catalog: http://lib.nmsu.edu

Article Databases: http://lib.nmsu.edu/article.html

Online Journals: http://lib.nmsu.edu/journals

Main Campus: http://lib.nmsu.edu/distance

Research Assistance: http://lib.nmsu.edu/contactus.shtml

Make an appointment with an NMSU Librarian: http://lib.nmsu.edu/aboutlib/librarian.shtml

To connect to these databases from off campus, students need to follow the instructions found at http://lib.nmsu.edu/resources/offcamp.html

Useful Websites for Research Paper Assignment:

www.easybib.com

www.endnote.com

www.refworks.com

Format for this course will include chapter readings, web site research, self-introduction discussion assignment, research paper, power point presentation, 6 required quizzes, participation and optional extra credit

The NMSU Library has distance education services for students currently enrolled in distance education and/or live courses. Library’s toll-free number is (866) 835-9826 for assistance.

Optional Textbook Companion Web Sites:

The book publisher provides a direct web link to a multitude of on-line resources. On the home page is a link to this location; this site contains valuable study resources and tools.

Power Point Presentations Icon:

Under the “Power Point Presentations” icon on the opening WebCT page for this course, students will find a series of power point presentations of the course contents and book.

Cengage Learning Resources

COURSE OUTLINE

Chapter 1: Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Chapter 2: Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Chapter 3: Communication and Sexuality

Chapter 4: Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Chapter 5: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Chapter 6: Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Chapter 7: Love and Intimacy

Chapter 8: Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Chapter 9: Adult Sexual Relationships

Chapter 10: Sexual Expression

Chapter 11: Sexual Orientation

Chapter 12: Pregnancy and Birth

Chapter 13: Contraception and Abortion

Chapter 14: Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Chapter 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

Chapter 16: Varieties of Sexual Expression

Chapter 17: Power and Sexual Coercion

Chapter 18: Sexual Images and Selling Sex

Course format, submission requirements and teaching methods:

COURSE POLICIES/PROCEDURES:

PLEASE NOTE Submission Requirements: Course grading for research project and extra credit. All written assignments must be submitted to the instructor by the specified due date in the required WORD doc or docx compatible file format, PLEASE NOTE: NO OTHER FILE FORMAT WILL BE ACEPTED FOR GRADING: your submitted file label must specify the course number PHLS 301V, your first and last name, the name of the assignment and date,

Example: PHLS 301V Bill Gates Research Assign 6 01 2017.doc

IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE: No other submission formats will be accepted for grading.

Course Materials, Course Content, Assignments, Quizzes, etc. can be found on the Canvas Course Homepage.

To do well in this course, especially during a rigorous rapid paced course summer I session of only

5 weeks, make sure you are navigating Canvas at least every day to keep up with Announcements, Assessments, coursework due dates, etc.

Please use the Canvas conversation tool to post questions to me as your instructor. PLEASE NOTE: Canvas does not have an email component at this time. Please communicate with the instructor using the Canvas conversation tool, PLEASE NOTE: When you send a message to the instructor please state this course PHLS 301V, then your first and last name e.g. Chuck Kozel, and then your question. In all of your messages and assignment submissions you must state your course number first, then your name, then the title of the assignment.

PLEASE NOTE: The Last Day to Drop this Summer 2017 mini-Semester I, (only 5 weeks) course with a “W” grade is By no later than Monday, June 12th, need to verify with the registrar’s office.

IT IS ACADEMICALLY DISHONEST, AND OFTEN ILLEGAL, to present someone else’s ideas or writing as one’s own. Even short phrases or parts of sentences cannot be obtained from other sources unless these sources are acknowledged and documented. APA style of referencing sources is preferable, but MLA and JAMA are also accepted. Academic misconduct guidelines can be found in the Student Code of Conduct in the NMSU Student Handbook. The website is: http://www.nmsu.edu~vpss/03- 04handbook.pdf

It is also academically dishonest to submit previously written work for a current assignment or to submit in more than one class without the knowledge and consent of the instructor.

Plagiarism of any kind will constitute grounds for failing the specific assignment, may also result is failing the HUMAN SEXUALITY 301V course, and may result in further disciplinary action.

Optional Textbook Companion Web Sites:

The book publisher provides a direct web link to a multitude of on-line resources. On the home page is a link to this location; this site contains valuable study resources and tools.

Power Point Presentations Icon:

Under the “Power Point Presentations” icon on the opening WebCT page for this course, students will find a series of power point presentations of the course contents and book.

Cengage Learning Resources

The edition of the textbook sold at the NMSU bookstore entitled “Sexuality Now: Embracing Diversity, 4th Ed. Contains numerous learning resources available through Cengage.com

EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Summer 2017, session I (only 5 week) course
Student Self-Introduction informal discussion
(Your posting is due by Tuesday, May 30th by 11:00pm)
Please POST your completed self-introduction information to the Canvas course discussion
tool by Tuesday May 30th, and please POST your comments to a minimum of three different students by Saturday, June 3rd by 11:00pm.
PLEASE NOTE: Summer semester course grade will be based on a wide range of activities which will include but not be limited to: 6 quizzes, one points for each question, 30 possible points each for 180 possible points, a library research paper 100 possible points, participation points 35 possible points= a total of 315 possible points. The optional extra credit assignment offers up to 30 possible points.

No grade will be given over the phone, or given to or discussed with anyone but the student herself/himself.

Student course grades will be determined by a series of six (6) on-line Quizzes, and one (1) library research project (to be turned in as a submitted WORD doc or docx file via the research project Canvas assignment drop box), plus up to 35 participation points.

Optional Extra Credit points (up to 30 possible points) questions are available to complete and submit to the instructor via the Canvas extra credit drop box, Wednesday, June 21st by 11:00PM. Answer up to 3 questions and submit your completed responses as one submission for up to 30 possible points (up to 10 points possible for each). Please NOTE: No late submissions will be accepted for grading after the extra credit assignment submission cut off of Wednesday, June 21st, by 11:00 PM.

On-Line Quizzes (assessments/exams)

Each Quiz will have only a 60 minute time limit

Students will be given only 60 minutes to complete each quiz. Each quiz can only be taken twice, with no required wait between each attempt. Each quiz will include randomly assigned questions. No two quizzes will be the same.

Please Note: Once a student opens the quiz, it must be completed.

PLEASE NOTE: All quizzes are open starting the first day of class, Wednesday, May 24th, 6am. Since this is a RAPID paced only 5 week course the quiz submission cut off dates are staggered starting with Quiz #1 due by Monday, June 5th by 11:00PM. NOTE: no late submission of quizzes will be accepted for grading.

Each Quiz covers numerous chapters

Quiz -1 covers Chs 1, 2 and 3, is available starting Wednesday, May 24th 6:00am, submission is due by Monday, June 5th by 11:00PM, no late submissions accepted for grading.

Quiz-2 covers Chs 4, 5, and 6 is available starting Wednesday, May 24th, 6:00am submission is due by Sunday, June 11th by 11:00PM, no late submissions accepted for grading by 11:00PM

PLEASE NOTE: Last Day to Drop Course with a “W” grade is By Monday, June 12th?, need to confirm with the Registrar’s Office

Quiz-3 covers Chs 7, 8, and 9 is available starting Wednesday, May 24th, 6:00am submission is due by Friday, June 16th by 11:00PM, no late submissions accepted for grading.

Quiz-4 covers Chs 10, 11, and 12, is available starting Wednesday, May 24th, 6am submission is due by Monday, June 19th 11:00PM, no late submissions accepted for grading.

Quiz-5 covers Chs 13, 14 & 15, is available starting Wednesday, May 24th 6:00am submission is due Saturday, June 24th by 11:00PM, no late submissions accepted for grading.

Quiz-6 covers Chs 16, 17 and 18, is available starting Wednesday, May 24th, 6:00am, submission is due by Tuesday, June 27th by 11:00PM, no late submissions accepted for grading.

Each Quiz has 30 questions worth 1 point each

Each Quiz may be taken only twice; the highest of both scores will be recorded. If you are satisfied with your score after the first attempt, you do not need to repeat that Quiz.

All Quizzes are considered to be independent individual work, completed only by each individual student enrolled in the course. All Quizzes are open-book, open-note, closed neighbor. To clarify the quizzes are not group assignments.

It is strongly recommended that all quizzes be completed sequentially in the order listed. Taking quiz #1 first, and then proceeding in numerical order.

PLEASE NOTE QUIZ SUBMISSION CUT OFF DATES!

PLEASE NOTE QUIZ COMPLETION DEADLINES!

PLEASE NOTE THE LAST DATE EACH QUIZ MUST BE COMPLETED

Each Quiz has a deadline for completion. Please note the deadline for each quiz. The last quiz must be completed by Tuesday, June 27th, by 11:30PM.

However, you are strongly encouraged to take the quizzes throughout the entire 5 weeks, and do not leave the tests for completion all during the last 2 weeks of classes.

Library Research Project - For detailed instructions on the Library Research Project, please click on the home-page icon that says “Library Research Paper assignment.” The required research paper submission is via the research paper assignment #1 drop box due by Sunday, June 25th, by 11:00PM, in the WORD doc or docx file, no other formats will be accepted for grading, submitted via the library research paper assignment drop box. Late research project submission will be accepted by Monday June 26th, by 11:00PM, with a one grade adjustment (A changed to an A-), Please remember you may submit your completed project as early in the semester as you wish. NO RESEARCH PAPER SUBMISSION will be accepted for grading after the Monday, June 26th, 11:00PM, late submission cutoff. 100 points possible.

Student Participation- Please POST your completed self-introduction information to the Canvas course discussion tool by Tuesday May 30tht, and please POST your comments to a minimum of three different students by Saturday, June 3rd by 11:00pm.
**35 possible participation points, 10 possible points for the Self-Introduction Discussion assignment, 20 points for general participation based on your frequency of weekly access (required 6-7 times per week) and duration of Canvas course participation, and 5 points for submission of evidence of a completed course evaluation.
Students are required to check the Canvas course regularly, a minimum of at least every day. A minimum of at least 6-7 times per week. Please note this is a RAPID paced only 5 week course, and the pace is challenging. Please do not wait until the last two weeks to attempt to complete all of the course requirements. Please note all work must be submitted via the Canvas course assignment drop boxes. Thank you!
GRADING SCALE-

A 90-100%, 283-315 points

B 80-89% 252-282

C 70-79% 220-251

D 60-69% 189-219

F < 60% 188

POINT DISTRIBUTION

6 Quizzes @ 30 points each

180 points

Library Research Project

100 points

Participation points

35 points

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE

315 total possible points

PLEASE NOTE pluses and minuses will be awarded by the instructor for earned points: This course uses fractional final course grading, e.g., A+ or A-, through D+ or D-

The Last Day To Drop Course with “W” for the 5 week mini session I is By Monday, June 12th.* Need to verify with the Registrar’s office.

Academic Integrity: Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity free from fraud and deception and is an educational objective of this institution. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarizing, fabricating of information or citations, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others, having unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting work of another person or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of other students.

Any student accused of a specific act in the previous paragraph is subject to NMSU academic procedures relating or pertaining to violations of the student code of conduct for academic integrity.

With submission of an assignment, students imply that they pledge to support the Student Code of Conduct of New Mexico state University. They will refrain from any form of academic dishonesty or deception such as cheating or plagiarism.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) covers issues relating to disability and accommodations. If a student has questions or needs an accommodation in the classroom (all medical information is treated confidentially), contact:

Trudy Luken, Director

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) - Corbett Center, Rm. 208

Phone: (575) 646-6840 E-mail: sas@nmsu.edu

Website: http://sas.nmsu.edu/

NMSU policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, retaliation, serious medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, spousal affiliation and protected veterans status.

Furthermore, Title IX prohibits sex discrimination to include sexual misconduct: sexual violence (sexual assault, rape), sexual harassment and retaliation.

For more information on discrimination issues, Title IX, Campus SaVE Act, NMSU Policy Chapter 3.25, NMSU's complaint process, or to file a complaint contact:

Gerard Nevarez, Title IX Coordinator

Agustin Diaz, Title IX Deputy Coordinator

Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) - O'Loughlin House, 1130 University Avenue

Phone: (575) 646-3635 E-mail: equity@nmsu.edu

Website: http://eeo.nmsu.edu/

Other NMSU Resources:

NMSU Police Department: (575) 646-3311 www.nmsupolice.com

NMSU Police Victim Services: (575) 646-3424

NMSU Counseling Center: (575) 646-2731

NMSU Dean of Students: (575) 646-1722

For Any On-campus Emergencies: 911

E-Mail Contact: course communications associated with this class will be primarily via your course Canvas announcement e-mail tool. Additionally, your official NMSU e-mail account will be used for official university communications.