407 SAPP Marijuana: Truth & Myth (CPS) |
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| Credits 1 - Pass/No Pass Option Only |
CRN:
42267 (Undergraduate)Summer2009 |
| Day/Time:
Fri, Sat, 12:00 PM - 4:50 PM
(105 ESL)
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| Class meets: August 14
- August 15
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| Course
Type: Short Course |
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| Instructor: Nigel Wrangham, CADC II |
| Title: ADJ Instructor |
| E-Mail: nigel@nigelstrategies.com |
| Office
Phone: 503-887-3078 |
| Office
Location: 180 Esslinger - mailbox |
| Office
Hours: Make appointment by email |
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| Instructor
Biography: |
Nigel is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certified Prevention Specialist and has been active in the field of substance abuse prevention and community organizing since 1990. He served as Project Director for the Oregon Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking, and as the National Coordinator of Youth In Action for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Nigel develops and delivers unique, customized training and technical assistance to community-based organizations throughout the United States, and teaches Addictions Pharmacology, Community Organizing and Alcohol & Marijuana at the University of Oregon and Community Organizing at Portland Community College. He believes in a collaborative and interactive approach to engaging people of all ages and from all cultures in projects that create a more conscious, more informed, and healthier society for all of us. |
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| Course
Description: |
History of Marijuana and its use in the United States, including, epidemiology (patterns of use), pharmacology (drug action), acute and chronic effects, and more. |
| Course
Goals: |
Upon completion of this course students will:- Understand how marijuana use began in America, and how it grew.
- Know how marijuana works in the brain and body.
- Develop an understanding of how marijuana is cultivated and why its potency has increased.
- Understand tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal.
Develop an understanding of the issues surrounding medical marijuana in Oregon. - Develop a balanced and unbiased perspective on the legal and societal aspects of marijuana in today's society.
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| Grading
Criteria: |
In class comprehensive exam at end of class.
Plus a written assignment due by 4:30 pm in the SAPP office located at 180 Esslinger, U of O. 90-100 pts = A
80-89 pts = B
70-79 pts = C
60-69 pts = D
59 or less pts = F |
| General
Expectations: |
DAY ONE
General overview
Activity / Interactive discussion on marijuana use
Marijuana history
Marijuana pharmacology
General effectsDAY TWO
From use to addiction - discussion / activity
Marijuana cultivation
Medical marijuana issues
Legal issues - discussion / activity
Myth-busting
Evaluations |
| Student
Attendance Expectations: |
Mandatory attendance for all class sessions.
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SAPP adheres to and supports the U of O policies listed below.
For information about them click on the link we have provided or call us at 346-4135. |
Use of Personal Technology & Literature:
- Laptops may ONLY be used in class for the purpose of note taking. Web surfing, games, instant messaging, email, and working on homework for other classes tends to be distracting to others and is prohibited during class time. If you find you must do otherwise, please excuse yourself for the remainder of the class time. However, you will not earn participation points for that day.
- Non-course materials - Magazines, books, newspapers and other literature, including homework from other classes, may be a distraction for others in class and is therefore prohibited. Please save these activities for time other than in class.
- Music/Video player use during class is strictly prohibited. This is a definite distraction for others.
- Cell phones are to be silenced and not used during class time. This includes sending or receiving calls or use of text messaging. If you find you need to use your cell phone, please excuse yourself for the remainder of the class time. However, you will not earn participation points for that day.
Documented Disability:
http://ds.uoregon.edu/
Email disabsrv@darkwing.uoregon.edu
Phone: (541)-346-1155 TTY: (541) 346-1083
University of Oregon Policy on Academic Integrity and Dishonesty:
http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/programs/student_judi_affairs/academic-dishonesty.htm
Student Conduct Code:
http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/programs/student_judi_affairs/conduct-code.htm
Bias Response Team:
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~brt/
Phone: 346-1139
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, Discriminatory Harassment, and Grievance Procedures:
http://aaeo.uoregon.edu/
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