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Course Description Course Outline Course Contribution to Program Qualifications Assessment Methods ECTS-Workload Detail Informations of the Course Numerical Data

Course Description

Course	Code	Semester	T+P (Hour)	Credit	ECTS
HUMAN SEXIULITY	PSY3116837	Fall Semester	3+0	3	6

Course Program

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses

Language of Course	English
Course Level	First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type	Elective
Course Coordinator	Assist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Name of Lecturer(s)	Lect.Dr. Elçin TUNÇKOL, Assist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Assistant(s)
Aim	The aim of this course is to examine human sexuality from physiological, anatomical, psychological, and neuroscientific perspectives. The course focuses on the human sexual response cycle, sexual behavior, and related biological, psychological, and cultural factors. By integrating current neuroscientific findings and theoretical approaches, students will develop a holistic, scientific, and critical understanding of sexuality.
Course Content	This course contains; Course structure, requirements, and expectations Introduction to terminology,Development of the genital system ,Anatomy and function of pelvis and pelvic floor muscles,The somatosensory system and its importance in sexuality,Human sexual response Arousal, desire, and sexual motivation ,Consciousness,Male sexual organs and sexuality,Female sexual organs and sexuality ,Orgasm,Trauma and sexuality,Student presentations and discussion,Student presentations and discussion,Student presentations and discussion,Submission of final paper Closing discussions and reflections Brainstorming future research directions in human sexuality.

Course Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Identify the physiological, anatomical, and psychological foundations of human sexuality.	1	A, C
2. Explain the sexual response cycle and the biological, psychological, and cultural factors that influence it.	1, 3	A, C
3. Discuss current neuroscientific research on human sexual behavior.	1, 14	A, C
4. Evaluate the development of sexual behavior and sexual identity within psychological frameworks.	1, 10, 3	A, C
5. Critically reflect on social norms, biases, and cultural influences related to sexuality.	1, 10, 3	A, C
6. Analyze human sexuality from a multidisciplinary perspective and interpret scientific data.	1, 10, 14	A, C

Teaching Methods:	1: Mastery Learning, 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model
Assessment Methods:	A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam

Course Outline

Order	Subjects	Preliminary Work
1	Course structure, requirements, and expectations Introduction to terminology
2	Development of the genital system
3	Anatomy and function of pelvis and pelvic floor muscles
4	The somatosensory system and its importance in sexuality
5	Human sexual response Arousal, desire, and sexual motivation
6	Consciousness
7	Male sexual organs and sexuality
8	Female sexual organs and sexuality
9	Orgasm
10	Trauma and sexuality
11	Student presentations and discussion
12	Student presentations and discussion
13	Student presentations and discussion
14	Submission of final paper Closing discussions and reflections Brainstorming future research directions in human sexuality

Resources

Presentations https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/ Carlson, N. R., (Ed.). (2013). Physiology of behavior. Pearson Ishak, W. W. (Ed.). (2017). The textbook of clinical sexual medicine (No. 25328). Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. Kandel, E. R., Schwartz, J. H., Jessell, T. M., Siegelbaum, S., Hudspeth, A. J., & Mack, S. (Eds.). (2000). Principles of neural science (Vol. 4, pp. 1227-1246). New York: McGraw-hill. Neves, S. (2022). Sexology: The Basics. Routledge.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No	Program Qualification	Contribution Level
No	Program Qualification	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.			X
2	Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3	Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.		X
4	Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5	Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6	Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.		X
7	They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.		X
8	Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.	X
9	They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.		X
10	Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.			X
11	Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12	Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13	Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14	They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.

Assessment Methods

Contribution Level	Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success		40
Rate of Final Exam to Success		60
Total		100

ECTS / Workload Table
Activities	Number of	Duration(Hour)	Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours	0	0	0
Course Hours	0	0	0
Guided Problem Solving	0	0	0
Guided Problem Solving	0	0	0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report	0	0	0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report	0	0	0
Term Project	0	0	0
Term Project	0	0	0
Presentation of Project / Seminar	0	0	0
Presentation of Project / Seminar	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Midterm Exam	0	0	0
Midterm Exam	0	0	0
General Exam	0	0	0
General Exam	0	0	0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan	0	0	0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan	0	0	0
Total Workload(Hour)			0
*Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30=(0/30)**			0
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

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