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Course Outline
SOC 204
Drugs and Society
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 50
AA Discipline: [Social Sciences]
Lecture Hours:50
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Description
Introduction to the many and varied drugs, and their related sociocultural history of use and abuse. The physiological and psychological study of symptoms and disease concepts. A review of chemical dependency and the nature of social control as expressed through treatment, rehabilitation, education, family structure, community, and other social responses. Recommended: READ 088 or higher. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will develop an understanding of the 5 basic categories in which we divide basic street drug usage.
Develop an understanding of alcohol abuse.
Explore related health issues--diet--exercise usage impact.
Examine drug usage, historical development and change, legal regulations, and the impact of drugs on social institutions through a sociological perspective.
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Course Topics
Specific drug-use terms
Motives for illicit or dangerous drug use
Acute versus chronic toxicity
Physiological versus behavioral toxicity
Tolerance, physical, and behavioral dependence
How psychoactive drugs alter communication among brain cells
Typical effects of drugs in six categories (uppers—cocaine and amphetamines, depressants—prescription drugs, nicotine—tobacco products, caffeine—coffee and other products, opioids—narcotics like heroin, codeine, and other prescription drugs, hallucinogens—marijuana, LSD, mushrooms, etc.)
Societal efforts to prevent drug misuse and abuse
Treatment for drug misuse and abuse
Values, attitudes, and knowledge about alcohol and other drugs
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Syllabi
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Quarter
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Instructor |
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| SOC 204 |
Spring 2013 |
1526 |
Michelle Meyer |
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| SOC 204 |
Spring 2013 |
9676 |
Lisa Young |
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| SOC 204 |
Spring 2011 |
2194 |
Loren Hajduk |
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| SOC 204 |
Winter 2011 |
9676 |
Leslie Cullen |
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| SOC 204 |
Spring 2004 |
2194 |
John Spiva |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Year
Two** |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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