INTS 1140 - Human Sexuality
3 Credits
Presents a study of human sexuality in a diverse society using an interdisciplinary framework. In addition to the ethics and politics of sex and sexuality, course content examines a variety of topics, including a history of sexuality, sexuality across the lifespan, gender differences in sexuality, love and sexuality, LGBTQIA and sexuality, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, and the biology of sexuality.
Major Content Areas
Factual knowledge about human sexuality History of stereotypes and changes over time in understandings of human sexuality and sexual behavior Contemporary social science and humanities research and findings on sexuality? Sexual values/ethics Psychological and physical sexual function and dysfunction Sexual self-concepts and communication around sex Reproductive anatomy and physiology Contraceptives and STIs
Learning Outcomes
Evaluate knowledge about human sexuality and positive self-concept via a social justice orientation. Describe different sexual values and ethics around sex. Describe the dynamics of healthy sexual communication. Name anatomical, physiological, and sexual health considerations, including contraception and STIs. Explain how society and culture influence the meaning of sexuality and sexual behaviors. Explore the historical, social, and philosophical relevance of sexuality and sexual orientation.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
09 - Ethical/Civic Resp 05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci
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