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AJ 014- Alcohol, Narcotics, and Drug Abuse - Online
Units: 3
Instructor: Marge Faulstich
NOTE: It is a student's responsibility to officially drop classes they are not attending.
COURSE SYLLABUS
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the problem of substance abuse. History and classification
of drugs of abuse. This course is designed to equip students, police
officers and the general public with knowledge of the issues involved in
drug abuse.
REQUIRED TEXT:
To Be Announced
OBJECTIVES:
A. Provide the student with a knowledge
of the drug problem and
reasons for drug use.
B. To familiarize the student with drug and user recognition,
and the effects of drug use.
C. To introduce the student to the basic legal definitions and
concepts which provide a foundation for drug laws.
D. To develop within the student an understanding of sociological
(cultural), psychological and physiological explanations for
drug use.
COURSE CONTENT:
MAJOR TOPICS
1. Introduction to Pharmacological Drug Classifications
2. Opiates
3. Cocaine
4. Methamphetamines
5. 11550 H.S. and the Law - The Drug Abuser Profile
6. Patrol and Plainclothes - Narcotic Investigations
7. PCP
8. Other Psychedelics
9. Marijuana and other Sedative Hypnotics
10. Miscellaneous Drugs
11. Search Warrants, Case Preparation
12. Drug Smuggling/Trafficking - Major Narcotics InvestigationsEVALUATION PROCEDURE:
GRADES
EXAM- TBA- 100 pts.
EXAM- TBA-100 pts.
INTERNET PROJECT-TBA-100
*Extra Credit, TBA
GRADING PROCEDURE:
A= 300-244
B= 243-187
C= 186-130
D= 129-63
F= 62, or below
ONLINE ASSIGNMENT AND TEST INFORMATION:
* Students will be emailed all assignments: projects, and exams.
* Students will be emailed a Deadline to submit work, via email..
* Tests must be turned in on time. Late work is not acceptable for credit. No
exceptions.
* Keep a file of all work in case any problems arise, & you must forward
the work to the instructor as evidence that you met the stated deadline..
* Completed tests: must be turned in via email to your instructor. Do not attach
it as a document. (Documents often do not open or cannot be read). Cut and paste
ALL test questions & answers into an email to the instructor.
* Internet Assignments: a) will take you on the world wide web; b) will introduce
you to legal research and criminal justice websites.STUDENT CHEATING
Assignments, tests, and exams are the property of instructor and are not to
be copied, duplicated, or shared with others without the express approval of
instructor. Above all, students who major in Administration of Justice or who
hope to become a Criminal Justice career professional should be exemplary in
their honesty and integrity. Any student found to be cheating may receive the
following sanction(s): verbal or written warning (copy to Dean); receive a drop
with an “F” grade, and or recommended for expulsion from the Administration
of Justice program. Do your own work.
MAKEUP POLICY:
Failure to complete Exams or Project(s) and to verify illness/emergency will
result in an "F" course grade.
Makeup exams are approved only in case of verified illness/emergency permitting
a student to receive an "incomplete" grade, with pre-approval of the
instructor. .
Student office hours: Online: TBA.
On Campus, by appointment.Links:
Click here to go the West Valley College Bookstore
West Valley College Disability Statement: West Valley College makes reasonable
accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. College materials will
be available in alternate formats (Braille, audio, electronic format, or large
print) upon request. Please contact the Disability and Educational Support Program
at (408) 741-2010 (voice) or (408) 741-2658 (TTY) for assistance.
HANDOUTS:
Newsweek article on Meth in downloadable PDF format
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