STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES : By the end of the course, you will be able to:

1. Apply critical thinking skills to information presented on human sexuality, by
1. Identifying appropriate information sources
2. Critically evaluating scientific literature on human sexuality
3. Critically evaluating information from the popular media for biological accuracy, biases, prejudices, assumptions and judgments
4. Understanding the essential role of the Scientific Method in human sexuality
2. Value the biological foundations of human sexuality, particularly human anatomy and physiology
3. Use a biological knowledge base in order to think independently and understand the relevance of biology in forming opinions and ideas concerning their own human sexual behavior
4. Evaluate psychological and social aspects of human sexuality within the biological framework
5. Assess ethical issues relating to human sexuality
6. Understand the epidemiology of STDs and AIDS, societal impacts, ethical issues and prevention.
7. Appreciate how the scientific method is used to develop treatments for STDs and AIDS.
8. Be aware of and sensitive to the continuum of sexual behavior and biological variation
9. Understand and gain an appreciation for the use of quantitative data in the study of human sexuality
10. Gain an appreciation for the major issues and legal aspects of human sexual behavior