Department of Human Ecology

University of Alberta

2015
Intersession - A1

HECOL 211 A1
HUMAN SEXUALITY
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
Email:
Office Hours:
Classtime:
Location:

Shaniff Esmail
2-60 Corbett Hall
492-0397
Shaniff.Esmail@ualberta.ca
TBA
Tuesday, Thursday 13:30 - 16:15
ECHA L1-190

CALENDAR COURSE DESCRIPTION:

An inquiry into the nature of sexual behavior, its personal, familial, and societal implications.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
HECOL 211 Lecture Manual 2015 posted on eclass
Rathus, S. A., Nevid, J. S., & Fichner-Rathus,L., Herold, E.S, (2013) Human Sexuality in a
World of Diversity, (4th Canadian Ed). Toronto: Pearson Education Canada Inc.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
As a result of participating in lectures and class activities, and completing the readings from the
textbook, the student will demonstrate:
1.

A knowledge of historical and cultural influences on current issues related to human

sexuality

2.

A knowledge of information on various topics in the area of human sexuality and an

awareness of the application of these to a healthy sexual lifestyle

3.

An awareness of the role of personal and cultural values as they relate to sexual decisions
and behaviours

4.

An understanding of sexuality in the context of human development and interaction.

Department of Human Ecology

University of Alberta
Examinations
Date

2015
Intersession - A1
% of Final Mark

Mid-term Exam

May 21st

40%

Self Evaluation

June 9th

5%

Final Exam

June 12th

55% Cumulative

The Mid-term exam will cover the material up to and including the May 20th presentations
Sexual Techniques & Behaviors and Sex Toys and Devices. This exam is worth 40% of the
course mark and will consist of multiple-choice questions. The final exam will be worth 55% of
the course mark and will also be multiple-choice questions.
The final exam will cover materials from the entire course.
PLEASE NOTE:

Any student who is unable to write the mid-term exam will have the
weight of that exam added to the final examination.

Conversion scale is as follows:

A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F

92+%
8891%
85-87%
82-84
78-81
74-77
70-73
65-69
60-64
55-59
50-54
0- 49%

=4
=4
= 3.7
= 3.3
= 3.0
= 2.7
= 2.3
= 2.0
= 1.7
= 1.3
= 1.0
= 0.0

3.5 with distinction 1st class standing

satisfactory
Poor
minimal pass
Fail

Note: If the marks in this course are below expected levels they may be adjusted upwards only.
Self Evaluation 5%
In a course of this size it is difficult for the instructors to evaluate students as individuals.
Therefore students are asked to complete a self-evaluation worth 5%. Complete the attached
form and submit to the instructor on June 9th. Your self-evaluation will be accepted as submitted
unless it is significantly better than your midterm grades and observed classroom participation, in
which case you may be asked to meet with the instructor.

Department of Human Ecology

University of Alberta
HECOL 211 A1

2015
Intersession - A1

Dates

Topic

Readings

May 5

What is Human Sexuality:

Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Ch 1

Sex research methods

Ch 2

Male & Female sexual anatomy

Ch 2 & 3

Male & Female sexual physiology & response

Ch 3 & 4

Gender Identity & Roles

Ch 5

Sexual Orientation
Guest: J Buterman and Panel

Ch 9

Attraction & Love

Relationships, Intimacy & Communication

Ch 6
Ch 7

Sexual Dysfunctions

Ch 13

Sexual Techniques & Behaviors

Ch 8

Sex toys and Devices

Guest: B. Kerber The Traveling Tickle Trunk

Ch 8

May 7

May 12

May 14

May 19

May 21

Dates

MIDTERM
Conception, Pregnancy & Childbirth

Ch 10

Topic

Readings

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University of Alberta
May 26

2015
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Sexuality in Childhood & Adolescence

Ch 12

Contraception and Abortion

Guest: Options Sexual Health Association

Ch 11

May 28

Sexuality & Disability/Illness

No class on-line learning activities on e-class
- Review audio PowerPoints
- Watch Sex-ability video

Ch 4

June 2

Sexuality in Adulthood and Aging

Ch 12

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Ch 14
Guest: Susan Jamieson (Alberta Health Services STI center)
June 4

June 9

Atypical Sexual Variations

Ch 15

Sexual Coercion
Guest: K. Turton

Ch 16

Commercial Sex
Course review

Ch 17

Hand in Self Evaluation at the start of class

June 12

FINAL EXAM 11:30am 1:45pm location TBA

Note: The instructor reserves the right to deviate from this outline in terms of content.

Department of Human Ecology

2015
University of Alberta
Intersession - A1
HECOL 211 SELF EVALUATION FOR CLASS PARTICIPATION
Students Name _________________________________ ID# ___________________________
Phone # ___________________________________ Email ______________________________
Rate your involvement in this course according to the following guidelines:
5 - excellent, 4 very good, 3 - good, 2 - fair, 1 - poor
Assign a grade out of 5 for EACH of the following activities; for each write one or two sentences
to justify your grade. Grade will NOT be accepted without inclusion of comments. Divide total
by 5 to give self evaluation mark out of 5.
/5

Complete assigned readings

/5

Was open to ideas/feelings of others

/5

Demonstrated interest in class materials and discussion both in and outside of

class

/5

Contributed own ideas and feelings in discussions

/5

Contributed to overall class environment in a positive manner

Total /25 divided by 5 =

Due Date: June 9th 2015

/ 5 self evaluation