PHED 1356 – Drug Use and Abuse7/27/2016

Fall 2016 Syllabus – Internet Course

I. BASIC COURSE INFORMATION

  1. Course Description: Study of the use and abuse of drugs in today’s society. This course emphasizes

the physiological, sociological and psychological factors. We will also explore the

issues of decision making, emotional health, lifestyle choices and prevention.

  1. Intended Audience:Freshmen and Sophomores
  1. Instructor:Jennifer Baldauf

Office Location:Student Center, Room 200

Office Hours:Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM(by appointment)

Phone:(936) 633-5289

E-mail:

II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:

  1. Core Objectives Required for this Course
  1. Critical Thinking (CT): to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information
  2. Communication (COM): to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication
  3. Personal Responsibility (PR): to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making
  4. Social Responsibility (SR):to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities
  1. Course Learning Outcomes for all Sections:
  1. Analyze the physiological, pharmacological and psychological effects of licit and illicit drugs, related to use, misuse and abuse including (but not limited to) alcohol, tobacco, performance enhancing, over-the-counter prescription, and designer/synthetic drugs.
  2. Evaluate the sociological impact of drugs within the context of health literacy, recreational use, social implications, stereotypes, family dynamics and work environments
  3. Articulate and apply behaviors related to personal responsibility including (but not limited to) healthy attitudes and behaviors, refusal skills, decision-making, and risk-taking behavior.
  4. Compare and contrast how dependence and addiction occurs including (but not limited to) treatments and prevention strategies.
  5. Survey the historical influence on the drug-oriented society, sport and cultural beliefs and its bearing on personal drug behavior to include (but not limited to) laws that arise related to substance use, misuse, and abuse.

III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES

  1. Assessments for the Core Objectives

1.Critical Thinking (CT) will be directly assessed through evaluation and analysis of exam performance as well as analysis of discussion question responses.

2.Communication (COM)skills will be directly assessed through answers to discussion questions posted on a group discussion board. Students will respond to the discussion question itself as well as the responses of others.

3.Personal Responsibility (PR) will be indirectly assessed through timely completion and submission of assignments, avoidance of plagiarism and showing thoughtful respect in replies which demonstrates ethical issue recognition.

4.Social Responsibility (SR) will be directly assessed through appropriate discussion questions that require students to evaluate the impact of drug use and abuse on the community. Thoughtful responses to discussion questions will demonstrate openness and respect for other viewpoints

  1. Assessments for Course Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  1. Identify the historical approaches to drug use.
  2. Discuss the use of marijuana and alcohol among high school students
  3. Identify the reasons behind drug use and addiction
  4. Discuss the top three reasons behind drugs/alcohol use
  5. Identify the classifications of legal and illegal drugs
  6. Discuss the stages of addiction
  7. Identify the family system and roles played in drug/alcohol use
  8. Identify and discuss addiction risk factors for children
  9. Define motivation and change theories/strategies
  10. Identify and discuss alcohol and drug addiction intervention strategies
  11. Identify mental disorders that co-occur with substance abuse
  12. Identify and discuss abuse prevention strategies and stages of recovery
  1. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

This course is taught in an on-line format and delivered via the Blackboard learning systemAll students enrolling in the on-line course are encouraged to e-mail instructor for an explanation of course content: an online orientation.Students are encouraged to contact the instructor will more assistance is required.

Approximately 75% of the course will consist of chapter exams to assess retention of reading material.

Approximately 25% of the course will consist of discussion board assignments

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES

A.Required Textbook: Fields, R, Drugs in Perspective, 8th ed. McGraw Hill, 2013.

  1. Course Policies – This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the

Angelina College Handbook

1.)Academic Assistance – If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you must self-identify as a person with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do so. To report any complaints of discrimination related to disability, you should contact Mr. Steve Hudman, Student Center Building, Room 101 or 936-633-5293.

2.)Attendance – Attendance is required as per Angelina College Policy and will be recorded every day. Any student with three (3) consecutive absences of four (4) cumulative absences may be dropped from the class. Records will be turned in to the academic dean at the end of the semester. Do not assume that non-attendance in class will always result in an instructor drop. You must officially drop a class or risk receiving an F. This is official Angelina College Policy.

3.)Additional Policies Established By Instructor

  1. Read and become familiar with the course syllabus and expectations.
  2. Keep up with chapter exams and readings.
  3. Ask for clarifications about material or course expectations.
  4. Read discussion board postings, and contribute postings that add to and advance the quality of the discussion.
  5. Be respectful of diverse perspectives and refrain from making inappropriate comments in discussions and personal interactions.
  6. Make sure work is turned in on time - I will NOT accept late work.

VI. COURSE OUTLINE:

A.Assignments

  1. Full participation in twelve discussion board questions
  2. Twelve chapter exams
  3. One final exam

B.Calendar: All exams and discussion questions are due by December 12th. It is highly suggested you follow the timeline provided below so you can ensure that all work is completed by the deadline.

Week of:

/ Chapter Exam and Discussion
8/24 / Syllabus, Introduction, Biography
9/4 / Chapter 1: Putting Drugs in Perspective
9/11 / Chapter 2: Why Do People Use and Abuse Drugs?
9/18 / Chapter 3: Drug Specific Information
9/25 / Chapter 3: Continued
10/2 / Chapter 4: Assessment of Substance Abuse, Dependence and Addiction
10/9 / Chapter 5: Substance Abuse and Family Systems
10/16 / Chapter 6: Parents and Family: At-Risk for Substance Abuse
10/23 / Chapter 7: Growing up in an Alcoholic Family System
10/30 / Chapter 8: Motivation and Change
11/6 / Chapter 9: Intervention
11/13 / Chapter 10: Prevention of Substance Levels
11/20 / Chapter 11: Disorders Co-occurring with Substance Abuse
11/27 / Chapter 12: Alcohol/Drug Recovery and Relapse Prevention
12/4 / Final Exam

VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:

Exams: There will be 12 chapter examsposted under the Chapter Exams link in Blackboard), each worth 100 points, 1200 points total). Each chapter exam will consist of 10-15 questions (multiple choice, true/false, matching and fill in the blank). The dates of the exams and the material covered on each are listed on the Course Calendar. You will only be able to take each test 1 time. Once you log on to the test you will have a set amount of time to complete it. You will not be able to leave the exam and return to it later. Once you enter the exam you must finish! You may use the provided PowerPoints and/or textbook. You will also have one Final Exam worth 200 points.

Discussion Board: You are responsible for answering thirteen discussion board questions, each worth 40 points, 520 points total. Completely answer each question in full using critical thinking skills to earn the maximum points. Make sure you are aware of your grammar, punctuation and spelling and do notuse a text message language. Much of what you can learn from this class can be done through discussion so please read/respond to others’ posts evenif it does not directly say to do so in your assignment. Thoughtful replies to others will give you the opportunity to earn extra credit. Your grades on these assignments will not be based on whether or not you give specific answers, but will be based on the content of your response. Please be sure to use the “Create Thread” function to begin a new post, and use the "Reply" function when responding to others.Please be respectful of others when posting and keep your content appropriate.

1920 points possible: A=90-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, F=below 59.6%

VIII. BLACKBOARD:

Blackboard is the computer software used to deliver this course. It is essential that you have reliable access to the Internet. You may move ahead at your own pace, but you will have deadlines for turning in exams and discussion questions. Should you encounter technical difficulties, contact AC technical support office at (936) 633-5208 or email .

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