PSY 231 Human Sexuality

Discusses the biological, social and psychological aspects of human sexual functioning within a scientific context. Topics include sexual anatomy, sexual response, gender identity, gender roles, sexual orientation, love, contraception, sexually transmitted infections and sexual coercion. Cross-listed as HDFS 200. Recommended: College level reading and writing skills.

Credits

3

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AS Social Process/Institution, AGS Social Science, AAOT Social Sciences,

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe major facts and theories from the domain of human sexuality. Recognize and articulate the interplay between social, psychological and biological forces as it applies to human sexuality. Apply relevant phenomena in human sexuality to everyday relationships and situations. Combine and synthesize concepts and theories from human sexuality to draw reasonable conclusions, develop intelligent skepticism, and critically analyze information.