Drug Use and Abuse Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

PHED-1346-001 Drug Use and Abuse

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Course Description

Study of the use and abuse of drugs in today's society. Emphasizes the physiological, sociological and psychological factors.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Drugs Across the Spectrum.  Seventh Edition.  Author: Raymond Goldberg

 

Supplies

Students must have access to a reliable computer with internet access.  Students will also need to download RealPlayer Cloud.

Student Performance

By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all the listed learning objectives with a minimum of 70% competency level based on the completion of a mid-semester, final exam and other periodic exams.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of:

1. Knowledge of the history of drugs.

2. Social and Societal Impacts of drug use and abuse.

3. Motivations for drug use.

4. Drugs and the Law

5.The Pharmacological and Physiological impact of drugs on the body.

6. Alcohol

7. Tobacco.

8. Narcotics.

9. Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs.

10. Psychotherapeutic Drugs

11. Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines Methamphetamines, and Caffeine

12. Marijuana

13. Hallucinogens

14. Over the Counter Drugs

15. Substance Abuse Treatment.

16. Drug Prevention and Education.

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Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to behave in a manner consistent with the Amarillo College student code of conduct, and when applicable, Carter Fitness policies and procedures.

CELL PHONES:  Cell phones are only allowed to be used in class when on the silent mode. All phones may be monitored by not answered for social conversations.

 

Grading Criteria

The grade in the course will be determined by the results in the following areas:

1.  Mid-Semester Exam:	20%
2.  Final Exam:	20%
3.  Quizzes:	20%
4.  Course Activities/Assignments:	40%

Grading:  

90-100:	A
80-89:	B
70-79:	C
60-69:	D
Below 60:	F

Students who do not finish the course and who do not formally drop the course through the Registrar's Office 

will receive a grade of "F".

MAKE-UP POLICY:  Make-up opportunities are available to the student. Any missed classes or assignments must be made up by making arrangements with the instructor.

REQUIRED EXAMS:  Chapter quizzes for each chapter, a Mid-Term exam, and a Final exam are required for the course.

FINAL EXAM:  A Final exam is required of all students enrolled in this course.

Attendance

This is an online class. Students will need to log into the class and do all work online. Students will be responsible for submitting work according to the instructor's time table.

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