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Instructor: Lori Hokerson, M.A.

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Psychology 356 - Human Sexuality (16 weeks)

Spring 2009

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My Spring 2009 Schedule

Please note that these are 16 week classes.

  • Section#17502 (MW, 1:30-2:50pm, Davies 111)

  • Section#31570 (TTh, 9:00-10:20am, Davies 113)

Start Date: January 17, 2009
Holidays: January 19, February 13, February 16, April 6-12
End Date: May 20, 2009

 

Registered Students

 

  • Tuesday, January 20 is the first day of class.  On this date registered students will have full access to the class website: Desire2Learn (also known as D2L).  If you have never used D2L, instructions to log in are available on D2L's homepage.  Click on the link below to log into D2L.  Make sure to bookmark it as a "Favorite."  All assessments are administered through this class website.

D2L Website: http://d2l.losrios.edu

 

Wait Listed Students

  • I will be distributing permission numbers on a first-come-first serve basis via email or in-person based on available spots on the roster. 

  • Access to the class website (http://d2l.losrios.edu) will be available within 48 hours after official registration with eServices.

About This Class

Important Note: This class uses web-based tools and requires completion of all assessments via the Internet.

This is an introductory human sexuality class.  It is expected that each student has enrolled with the intention of fulfilling the course objectives as described below.  Students should be aware that the content of this course can be embarrassing, sensitive, provocative, and controversial.  Students should be prepared to discuss their knowledge and experiences with these issues in small groups and during class discussion

Students are expected to be respectful of the diversity of opinions and beliefs that will be presented and discussed throughout the semester.  In doing so, students are expected to follow the classroom ground rules (attached) at all times.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. To examine sexual behavior from historical, cultural, religious, and legal points of view

  2. To analyze key research findings that pertain to human sexual behavior

  3. To compare male and female anatomical structures and their functions

  4. To relate the concepts of human sexuality to his or her own sexual relationships and experiences

  5. To analyze his or her own sexual activity in terms of past, present and future behavior

Assessments

Students will complete a variety of assessments including homework assignments, journals, essays, and exams.  In addition students will earn participation points throughout the semester during class.  A final grade will be based on the following points:

Participation = 100 points
Journals       = 100 points
Homework    =   60 points
Essays         = 100 points
Exams          =
220 points

Total Points   = 580 points

  • More information is available in the printable class syllabus: TBP

  • Additionally students can view the scheduled assessments in the printable class calendar: TBP

 

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Lori K. Hokerson, M.A.
Psychology Assistant Professor
Voicemail: (916) 484-8162
Office: Davies Hall, 374
email: hokersl@arc.losrios.edu
Web:
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