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    Nov 04, 2026  
2026-2027_College Catalog

SOC 130 - Human Sexuality


Credits: 3
Lecture: Three lecture.
Sociological, biological, psychological, and cultural factors that influence human sexuality with an emphasis in social constructions, ethics, gender roles, reproduction, and changing values in contemporary society.

Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. examine various standpoints from the psychology, biology, sociology and cultural disciplines;
  2. discuss research methods used to study sexuality, sexual behaviors, and societal construction of sex and sexuality;
  3. describe how sociological, biological, psychological, and cultural factors influence sexuality;
  4. examine how sex and gender impact sexuality throughout the lifespan;
  5. and identify social issues regarding sexuality including sexually transmitted diseases, reproduction, violence, laws, and sexual lifestyles.