This course presents an overview of drugs and drug use from several perspectives - historical, psychological, sociological, and legal.  In addition, this course will include both theoretical and practical discussions of current drug issues and their related impact.

To provide students with a:

• Comprehensive information about psychoactive street drugs.
• Basis for knowledge about and an understanding of street drugs, as they relate to enforcement, treatment, education, and the society.
• Opportunity to explore their own attitudes about drugs and drug use.

Examinations: There will be one (1) examination scheduled during this course. The examination will be made up of multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions. The examination will be prepared from lecture material presented, video presentations, and handout material. The examination will be given at the end of class on Thursday June 18, 2008.

Make-up Examinations: There will be no make-up examination without prior approval or special circumstances.

The grades will be based upon a combination of the following:

• 75% Final Examination
• 25% Class Attendance and Participation

Examination grade is calculated from the total possible points:
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
59 - = F

90 - 100 = A
Exceptional; significantly exceeds the highest standards in all aspects o the course
80 - 89 = B
Very good, maintains high standards in most assignments and active class participation
70 - 79  = C
Meets basic standards of the course. Overall contribution to class is positive
60 - 69 = D
Deficient in several ways. Only minimally acceptable; lowest passing grade
59 or less = F
Failing; very poor performance

Class participation and attendance is required. Class participation is required. The instructor will not provide class notes to the student. If class time is missed, it is the student's responsibility to gather the missed material from fellow students. Students missing more than one (1) class hours during the session will be adversely affected by a loss of classroom participation grade point credits.

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.