CRMJ 2050 - Drug Recognition

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Criminal Justice

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
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. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide 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

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

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

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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