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Course Syllabus
Department: Social Science
Date: 10/31/12
I. Course Prefix and Number: CDC 102
Course Name: Concepts of Chemical Dependency I
Credit Hours and Contact Hours:
3 credit hours and 3 contact hours
Catalog Description including pre- and co-requisites: supporting data required for grade
This course will study the nature of chemicals of abuse and their
impact on the individual and society. This will include the major classes of drugs, their impact
on the brain and body, why people use and how they become addicted.
prerequisite of ‘C’ or higher.
Topics covered in this class, in addition to those mentioned, will include laws regarding
chemical use, toxicology, drug screening and its implication, limitations and reporting.
One of the four hours of tobacco education required by OASAS is included in the course
material.
It is a prerequisite for CDC 103, CDC 115, CDC 200, CDC 210 and CDC 211.
Relationship to Academic Programs and Curriculum including SUNY Gen Ed
designation if applicable:
This is the first course taken in the CDC curriculum and is a prerequisite for the rest of the
program. Additionally this course would be appropriate to fulfill the requirement in the Physical
Education curriculum and may be used as a general elective in other programs.
II. Course Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate knowledge of drugs of abuse.
Students will demonstrated development of presentation skills used to deliver educational
content to a client population.
College Learning Outcomes Addressed by the Course: (check each College Learning
Outcome addressed by the Student Learning Outcomes)
writing
oral communications
computer literacy
ethics/values
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reading
mathematics
critical thinking
citizenship
global concerns
information resources
III. Assessment Measures (Summarize how the college and student learning outcomes
will be assessed): For each identified outcome checked, please provide the specific assessment
measure.
List identified College Learning Outcomes(s)
Writing, Critical Thinking, Computer Literacy,
Information Resources
Specific assessment measure(s)
Complete a research paper
Oral communication, Information Resources
Prepare and present orally educational information
in a manner appropriate to a selected client
population.
IV. Instructional Materials and Methods
Types of Course Materials:
text and other reading material provided.
Methods of Instruction (e.g. Lecture, Lab, Seminar …):
lecture, text, film, speakers, research.
V. General Outline of Topics Covered:
Overview
Trends
Social problem
Regulation/laws
Actions on the brain
Alcohol
Marijuana
“Club drugs”
Opiates
Hallucinogens
Tobacco
Caffeine
OTC/dietary supplements
Stimulants
Depressants
Performance enhancing drugs
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