MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Criminal Justice

C.	Course Number and Title: CRMJ2050 Drug Recognition

D.	Course Coordinator:

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Drugs, Behavior and Modern Society

Author: Levinthal

Copyright Year: 2016

Edition: 8th

ISBN #: 9780134002699

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course studies the social and physical implications of legal and illegal drugs and substances. Drug and substance usage and its psychological and physiological impacts are also discussed for each of the various categories of substances that are seen in society today.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall: (any or all assessments can be conducted unless otherwise stated within the specific outcome.)

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Illustrate the sociological, psychological factors influencing drug misuse and abuse.	Exercises, Worksheets, Discussions- Weeks 1,2, Exam- Weeks 6,7
Analyze how drugs enter and influence the body	Exercises- Week 3,4 Exam- Weeks 6,7
Examine the more commonly known drugs.	Exercises, Discussions- Weekly during weeks 4 through 11, Exam-Weeks 15,16
Categorize drugs by their pharmacology, neuropsychological and federal drug schedule	Exercises, Discussions- Weekly during weeks 4 through 11, Exam -Weeks 15,16
Analyze current drug trends in the United States	Exercises- Weekly during Weeks 4 through 11, Exam- Weeks 15,16
Understand the impact on health, economics, and safety of over-the-counter and prescription drugs in the U.S.	Exercises- Weeks 12,13 Exam- Weeks 15,16
Illustrate the common traits of an alcohol-substance abuser.	Exercises- Weeks 8,9 Exam- Weeks 15,16
Illustrate the concepts of several multi-modality treatment programs currently in use in U.S. today.	Exercises, Scenario Problem -Week 14,15

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Drug Use in Society	Week One
Drug Taking Behavior	Week Two
Drugs in the Body	Week Three
Stimulants	Week Four
Depressants and Narcotics	Week Five
Hallucinogens	Week Six
Marijuana	Week Seven
Alcohol	Week Eight
Nicotine	Week Nine
Caffeine	Week Nine
Anabolic drugs	Week Ten
Depressants and Inhalants	Week Eleven
Prescription and Over the Counter Drugs	Week Twelve and Thirteen
Substance Abuse Treatment	Week Fourteen
Wrap-up and Final Exam	Week Fifteen

N.	Course Assignments:

Exercises

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Discussions

Worksheets

Scenario Problem

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3