User Name and Password:

You must use a user name and password after the first week of class. Without these words you will not be able to access the course materials. The format of your username and password are clearly posted on the main page of your course. If you still need assistance with your username and password please go to this page and read the instructions: http://www.bcconline.com/orient/password.htm,  to receive further assistance.

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Course Description

A. 3 Units

B. Lecture: 　3 (online) hours

C. Prerequisite: none

D. Human anatomy, physiology and behavior as related to sexual reproduction, including fertilization, pregnancy, child birth and birth control. Consideration will also be given to genetics, homosexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, and sexual intercourse and response. Degree Applicable. UC/CSU

Having successfully completed the course, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the definition of human sexuality as well as the historical background, values, the prevailing perspectives on sexuality: Psychological, biological, sociocultural.
2. Differentiate between science methods of inquiry and research by identifying concepts currently relevant to human sexuality, the scientific method, research and sampling methods.
3. Identify the five steps necessary for ethical research.
4. List and describe the basic anatomy and physiology of males and females as well as their external and
5. internal sex organs.
6. Describe the female menstrual cycle, problems and stage of menopause.
7. Describe the urogenital (male) and the effects of age on male sexual functioning.
8. Differentiate between male and female sexual arousal and the phases of response.
9. Discuss the role of gender on identity and behavioral roles.
10. Identify aspects of productive relationships, intimacy, communication styles, attraction and love.
11. Explain the pros and cons of various sexual techniques.
12. Explain the process of conception.
13. Distinguish between the development issues of sexuality in childhood and adulthood.
14. Identify sexual dysfunctions and therapeutic techniques.
15. Understand and describe atypical sexual variations.
16. Briefly explain the behaviors and background of those involved in sexual coercion and commercial sex.
17. Describe the development and perspectives of sexual orientation.

1. Substantial writing assignments, including:

• Discussion Postings

2. Computational or non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:

• Quizzes
• Exams

3. Skill demonstrations, including:

• None

4. Objective examinations, including:

• Multiple choice

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The following textbook is required for this course:

I have the textbook for this course or I will have it by the end of the first week of class.

One of the primary methods of contact in an online course is email. Your college is capable of extracting student names and email addresses from our registration system. The purpose of extracting this information is twofold. The information will be used by the instructor to remain in contact with the class in order to provide information necessary for the students' academic success. The information will also be used to send emails to the students from the college administration. The emails sent by the college administration will consist of links to course surveys which will be used to improve our online courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys, which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. The college will not use this information to advertise any products and will not share student email addresses with any other organization.

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As a student I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address is up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can seriously impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I consent to receive email communication from my instructor and from the college administration. This consent will remain in force until it is revoked in writing or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon submitting the syllabus, I agree to enter the registration system, check my email address and change it if necessary. I understand a tutorial is available to assist me with this procedure. I also understand I can contact 760-252-2411 x7236 to receive additional assistance if I encounter any difficulties when attempting to change my email address.

The following point system will be used to evaluate and assign each student a letter grade:

Final grades will be assigned based on the following ranges.

A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

F below 60%

In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the grading schedule listed above.

This course will be taught entirely on-line. The student will have access to all assignments, lecture notes, quizzes, and other course material through home computers with Internet access or by internet-ready computers in one of the college labs. A version 4.x or greater browser (Netscape or MS explorer) capable of displaying frames and having Java-script enabled should be adequate for completing all required course work.

All students will be required to have an e-mail account. Your e-mail address is to be submitted to the instructor with your syllabus for the class. You should also notify the instructor immediately if you change your e-mail address during the class session.

The textbook is the foundation for the topics to be covered during class sessions, with lecture notes primarily used to present the topics scheduled for each week.

Discussion group assignments take the place of classroom conversation and debate. All students are expected to participate. The instructor will post a weekly, subjective question to which each student will be required to post an answer. In lieu of classroom debates, the students are to respond to at least several other students’ responses.　The students will also have the ability to post their own questions about their current work assignments to which the other students may respond.

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There will be no on-line orientation meeting with the instructor. All information specific to Biology/Psychology11 will be posted on-line in the syllabus and course schedule page or on the discussion broad. All work required by the student, will be conducted on-line or via e-mail, including the quizzes, midterm and final examinations. If the student needs help with the BCCOnline website, tutorials are available here: http://www.bcconline.com/orient/.　The instructor also strongly encourages all online students to complete the online orientation found at http://www.bcconline.com/orient/.　

Contacting the instructor: The instructor can be contacted at: bsage@bcconline.com.

In the box below type, I understand I can receive help for using the website from the Orientation area at BCCOnline.　Finally I understand the time frames specified for both assignment and question replies from the instructor.

The following is a tentative course outline. Chapters refer to the text. Each lesson plan will typically reference appropriate chapters for the students to read and comprehend.

Biology 11 will be conducted over an eight-week period, with one or two lessons presented each week. The following is a tentative course outline. Chapters refer to the text noted above. Each lesson plan will reference appropriate chapter for the students to read and comprehend. 　

Week One

Lesson 1; Chapter 1 (Perspectives)

Quiz 1; (Chapter 1)

Week Two

Lesson 2; Chapters 3 and 4 (Sexual Anatomy)

Quiz 2; (Chapters 3 and 4)

Lesson 3; Chapter 5 (Gender)
Quiz 3; (Chapter 5)

Review Chapters 1, 3, 4 and 5

Midterm Exam (covering Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5)

Lesson 4; Chapter 9 (Sexual Orientation)

Quiz 4; (Chapter 9)

Lesson 5; Chapters 10 and 11 (Contraception and Abortion)

Quiz 5; (Chapters 10 and 11)

Lesson 6; Chapters 12 and 13 (Sexuality in Childhood and Adult Years)

Quiz 6; (Chapters 12 and 13)

Lesson 7; Chapter 15, 16 and 18

It will not be possible to take a quiz once it has been deactivated. If you have any conflicts that would prevent you from taking a quiz during the week it is due, you must inform the instructor by email in advance to avoid missing the quiz and receiving no credit. Again, there will be no quizzes administered for the fifth and eigth weeks in lieu of the midterm and final exams.

Each student is required to participate in the weekly discussion board by posting a response to the instructor’s question, and responding/interacting to other student’s postings. Discussion group postings must be done on schedule, as late postings will not be accepted for grading. Each week’s assignment will be given in the first lesson of the week, and your response to the assignment must be posted no later than the following Sunday by midnight. Each student is expected to participate in the group discussions and respond/interact to other student’s postings (each assignment is worth 10 points towards the final grade). The discussion group takes the place of classroom discussion and debate, and is considered an integral part of the course content. Other students need to respond to such postings, and the instructor will monitor the discussion group.

Instructor's Area: It is important that each student weekly check the "instructor area" on the Main Discussion Group page. This is where I will post various assignments, upcoming due dates for assignments, and changes to the course schedule or syllabus. To access the instructor’s area, log into the BIOL 1 discussion group. The top link is the instructor’s link.

Make-Ups: All assignment due dates and examination dates are final. Although there will be no make-ups allowed, I will recognize rare or extenuating circumstances such as sickness, hospitalization, or military service, but only if the student has contacted me before the due date or exam date to make the necessary arrangements.

Cheating: In accordance with Barstow Community College’s Student Academic Policy, any student caught cheating on an exam will receive an "F" in the course, and notification of such activities will be forwarded to the appropriate administrative office for disciplinary action. Such action may include suspension or expulsion from the college.

Plagiarism: 　The act of plagiarism (presenting the work of another as your own work) is a crime punishable by failure, expulsion, and possible legal action. It is the student’s responsibility to learn how to give proper credit for the materials taken from other sources. It is understood that ignorance is not a defense to plagiarism. An excellent presentation on what constitutes plagiarism is found at: http://wwwold.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/plagiarism.shtml

All students should read the sections under Student Rights and Responsibilities in the current Student Handbook. Pay particular attention to the sections on Cheating, Plagiarism, and Student discipline.

All students must do their own work. Teamwork is not allowed for assignments or quizzes in this class. However, study sessions for obtaining general knowledge and clarity of course material are encouraged.

Dropping from the Course: 　If you elect to withdraw from the course, it is your responsibility to drop yourself from the class (contact the Admissions/Registration Office for further information). Although the instructor may drop you from the course for non-participation, failure to participate in the class exercises and complete assigned work can result in an "F" grade, unless the student processes a drop form with the Admissions Office. Please review the Barstow College Class Schedule.

It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has the all the contact information stated at the top of this syllabus by the start of classes!! It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand this syllabus.

It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the Internet at https://bcregweb.barstow.edu or by calling (760)252-2411 x7236, if you are having problems accessing the course material. After you have confirmed your enrollment, go to www.bcconline.com/orient and read the password link. Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible.

By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper email etiquette and to post to the discussions.

When emailing your instructor include your full name. Send all email with the name of the course in the subject line and Lesson No. or the words: problem, question or comment. Many times I receive email with no name in the body of the email. Sign all email with your name as registered at school, or else you will not receive a reply and your assignment will not be graded.

You must explain the problem in the subject line, i.e., (enter class title here), Research 1 -- no research available. Email without an appropriate subject line will be deleted and will not be read. With the current high incidence of viruses and unsolicited email I automatically delete all email without appropriate subject lines.'

Remember I do not answer email on the weekends, so 48 hours response time do not include Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on Monday through Thursday you can expect a response within 24-48 hours. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on the weekends there will be a longer turnaround time, but the email will be answered by Tuesday of the following week.

Email assignments will have a one week turnaround time, and you should not expect an answer to a successfully submitted and completed assignment before the end of the one week turnaround time period. Receiving graded assignments or answers to your questions before the above stated timelines have passed does not guarantee that you will receive replies that quickly in the future.

Online classes are NOT conducted via instantaneous transmission. Just as I am giving you a SEVEN day period to complete your work, I am to be given SEVEN days to reply to your assignments. In addition, the above stated timelines apply to ALL students and ALL responses to your questions and concerns.

I appreciate your understanding of the above stated timelines and will respond to ALL questions and concerns about this class within the timeframes stated above.

A posting place at the top of the discussion page indicates the instructor’s message board to you. Be sure to check this each week so that you don’t miss messages and clarifications; remember that sometimes no instructor posting will have been made. Students are not to post in the instructor's posting area. Should you have a concern with your class please email me your question. It is not appropriate for students to post their concerns in the instructor's posting area. Students who post in the instructor's posting area will receive a warning and their posting will be deleted unanswered. Students who ignore the warning and post again to the instructor's posting area will be dropped from the class.

In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the online instructions written above.

You will not officially start this course until after you have completed the orientation sessions at www.bcconline.com/orient/tutorials.htm. No work should be completed until AFTER you have reviewed the orientation area. The orientation area will answer many frequently asked questions about online instruction and also provides tutorials on common problems students encounter while doing online courses. If you are experiencing technical difficulties and/or need to learn how to use our courseware you should first check the orientation area to see if it answers your technical question. If your technical question is not answered on the website you may then email the webmaster@bcconline.com with your question.

If your question pertains to class materials you should email bsage@bcconline.com.　 The webmaster cannot answer course related questions, and your instructor does not answer technical questions. Remember that you must state your full name, problem, question or concern and your class name in the subject line when asking a question.

I understand I must fill out the syllabus in order to complete this course and that completing the online orientation before beginning my course work is mandatory. I realize that I should email the instructor with any class related questions. I also understand that I should first check the orientation area for answers to my technical questions and can email the webmaster@bcconline.com my technical questions ONLY after checking the orientation area for the answer to my question first.

Plagiarism: Plagiarism–presenting the work of another as your own–is a crime punishable by failure, expulsion and legal action.

I understand the policy on plagiarism and agree to abide by it.

If you have a disability which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Office of Student Support (OSS) to arrange any reasonable accommodations and supports to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these procedures. The OSS department can be contacted by calling 760-252-2411 x7225 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing oss@bcconline.com.

In the box below type: I understand that if I have or suspect I have a disability I can contact the OSS program at the number or email address listed above and request reasonable accommodations. Further I realize it is my responsibility to contact the OSS department.

A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when emergency

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I understand that the syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when emergency circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified.