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Explore sexual anatomy and function
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify external and internal structure and function of male and female anatomy
identify the physiology accompanying stages of the sexual response cycle
compare the contribution of hormones and the senses to sexual arousal and response
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Investigate the development of and success strategies for intimate relationships
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify various types of love and intimate relationships
explore the development of intimate relationships
analyze the basis for effective communication
evaluate strategies for developing healthy relationships
recognize what is and is not consent in sexual relationships
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Describe sociocultural and historical factors that affect our attitudes and understanding of human sexuality
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explore the diversity of how sexuality is expressed in different cultures
investigate the variety of attitudes and values that exist in different cultures
identify the key historical events that affected research on human sexuality in the United States
discuss how attitudes and values around sexuality change through time
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Evaluate the effectiveness and usability of various contraceptive and protective methods
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify various methods of contraception
differentiate between contraception and protection
evaluate the effectiveness of various methods
explore the pros and cons of each method
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Outline human sexual development across the lifespan
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
evaluate types of sexual education and their effectiveness
examine how children at different ages understand sexuality
contrast health and unhealthy sexual behavior during adolescence
compare diverse sexual lifestyle choices in adulthood
identify psychosocial and physiological factors affecting sexual functioning in older adults
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Identify the factors that affect sexual health
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
examine how various chronic illnesses and disabilities affect sexual functioning
differentiate between various sexually transmitted infections
explore effective treatment and prevention methods
analyze the sociocultural factors that affect sexual health
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Question understandings of sex and gender
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
differentiate between sex and gender
explore typical and atypical sexual development, including Disorders of Sexual Development
examine how notions of gender roles have changed and stayed the same through history
explore how sex and gender interact with one another
recognize the diverse variations that exist in both sex and gender
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Evaluate how human sexuality is examined empirically
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
evaluate different research methodologies used to study human sexuality
draw conclusions and make inferences from readings and discussions
argue conclusions from an empirical perspective
differentiate between primary and secondary source materials
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Examine varieties of sexual orientation and expression
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
recognize the diverse variety of ways in which sexuality can be expressed behaviorally
outline sexual behaviors that exist along with their risks and benefits
differentiate between healthy and unhealthy sexual behaviors
differentiate between different sexual orientations
outline the physiological and psychosocial factors that contribute to sexual orientation
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Outline the stages and processes that occur during prenatal development and childbirth
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
differentiate between stages of prenatal development
identify what developmental changes occur in each stage
compare different childbirth experiences and choices
explore techniques for overcoming infertility
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Explore ways in which sex is combined with commerce
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
contrast different types of sex work along with the risks and benefits
compare cultural/historical differences in how sex work has been viewed
identify how policies affect the lives of sex workers
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Apply concepts around human sexuality to personal/professional life
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
connect issues about human sexuality to your own experiences
develop your own attitudes and values around human sexuality
outline how you will use knowledge of human sexuality in your personal or professional life