Master Course Outline Drugs and Society Course Number: SOC 204 Credits: 5 Hours per Quarter: 50 Lecture Hours:50 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 Skills and Attitude Outcomes A. Students will develop an understanding of the 5 basic categories in which we divide basic street drug usage. B. Develop an understanding of alcohol abuse. C. Explore related health issues--diet--exercise usage impact. D. Examine drug usage, historical development and change, legal regulations, and the impact of drugs on social institutions through a sociological perspective. Syllabi Listing Course Year Quarter Item Instructor   SOC 204 Spring 2013 9676 Lisa Young View Syllabus View Additional Files SOC 204 Spring 2013 1526 Michelle Meyer View Syllabus SOC 204 Spring 2011 2194 Loren Hajduk View Syllabus SOC 204 Winter 2011 9676 Leslie Cullen View Syllabus SOC 204 Spring 2004 2195 John Spiva View Syllabus SOC 204 Spring 2004 2194 John Spiva View Syllabus Two Year Projected Schedule Year One* Year Two** Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini  Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini     X         X     *Year one is all odd years (2003-2004) **Year two is all even years (2004-2005)