MCCCD Program Description

Human Sexuality

Course: CPD102AF

First Term: 2019 Fall

Lecture 2.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Enables students to view gender and sexuality as dimensions of personal identity, and explores intersectionality between multiple identities. Examination of differences between identify expression, behavior, and biological influences, tracing social evolution from masculine-feminine dichotomy to non-binary perspectives.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe basic biological sex differences in human anatomy. (I) 2. Identify and describe dimensions of personal identity. (II) 3. Describe the concept of intersectionality between identity dimensions. (III) 4. Differentiate between biological sex, gender identity, and gender expression. (IV) 5. Explore common gender stereotypes and cultural role expectations. (V, VI, VIII) 6. Differentiate between sexual identity, sexual behavior, and relationships. (VI) 7. Identify health and reproductive factors that impact choices around sexual behavior. (VII) 8. Describe personal psycho sexual development. (VIII) 9. Evaluate power dynamics that influence individuals` identity expression. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Human anatomy A. Physiology and genetics B. Biological male, female, intersex II. Dimensions of personality identity A. Theoretical models of personal identity B. Development of identity dimensions C. Sociocultural impact of minority identities III. Intersectionality of identity dimensions A. Intersection of multiple identities B. Intersection of gender and sexual identities C. Identity salience and privilege IV. Biological sex, gender identity, and gender expression A. Biological sex B. Gender identity C. Gender expression V. Gender stereotypes and roles A. Masculine attitudes and behaviors B. Feminine attitudes and behaviors C. Trans and non-binary gender stereotypes VI. Sexual identity, behavior, and relationships A. Sexual identities B. Sexual attraction and behavior C. Romantic and sexual relationships VII. Health and reproductive factors in sexual behavior A. Sexual reproduction and parenting B. Sexual behavior across the lifespan C. Sexuality and physical (dis)abilities D. Sexually transmitted infections E. Impact of trauma VIII. Psycho sexual development A. Theoretical models of sexual identity development B. Family, cultural, media, and religious influences C. Personal experience IX. Power dynamics in identity expression A. History of civil rights movement for gender and sexual equality B. Legal issues C. Allies and advocacy

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 28, 2019

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