PSY 280 - Human Sexuality

Human Sexuality is designed to introduce students to the biological, psychological and social factors that regulate their sexuality. Part of the course deals with the anatomical, physiological and genetic determinants of sexuality, including the sexual anatomy of men and women, hormonal regulation of sexual function, fertilization, pregnancy, birth, conception control and sexually-transmitted diseases. The course also emphasizes psychological, behavioral and social factors that influence sexuality, including the examination of human sexual behavior, sexual response, orgasm, psychosexual development, variant sexual behavior, sexual ethics and the genesis of sex roles. The course is recommended for, but not limited to, students considering the helping professions.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 180
4 credits = 4 lecture