UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK
COLLEGE OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
HEALTH SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Course Syllabus Drug Education
3 hours HSCI 3320 Bennie Prince instructor 501-569-3239 bfprince@ualr.edu
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Course Description: This course is an in-depth study of drug education
designed to help teachers, administrators, and other special interest groups
present drug education programs.
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Relationship to the Knowledge Base: As novice students begin to develop a
sound philosophy towards better understanding the effects of drugs. The
knowledge of the recent and current trends domain are utilized. In this
course students begin to acquire the knowledge and skills, which eventually will
enable them to function in the pedagogical content knowledge domain.
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Course Objectives:
By the end of this course students will be able to:
1. The student will be able to describe recent and current trends in drug abuse
in the United States.
2. The student will be able to define terms related to drug use, drug misuse, and
drug abuse.
3. The student will be able the role of genetics as related to drug use.
4. The student will be able to discuss the influence of peers on one’s choices
about drugs.
5. The student will be able to discuss how drugs affect the nervous system.
6. The student will be able to explain how the body processes drugs.
7. The student will be able to define the categories of drugs of abuse.
8. The student will be able to lead and participate in discussions concerning
drugs of abuse.
9. The student will be able to describe different approaches that drug abuse
Treatment programs use.
10. The student will be able to explain how law enforcement can be considered
both a secondary and a tertiary prevention measure.
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Schedule: Tues./Thurs. 10:50-12:05
Course Outline:
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Drugs and Drugs Use in America
Determinants of Drug Abuse and Elements of Prevention
Neurophysiology: How Drugs affect the Nervous System
Pharmacology: How the Body Processes Drugs
The Stimulants: Cocaine, the Amphetamines, and
the Cathinoid
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Depressants
Narcotics
Marijuana
Hallucinogens
over-the-counter Drugs
Prescription Drugs
Nicotine
The Methylxanthines and Related Compounds
Anabolic Drugs
Inhalants
Alcohol: History, Physiology, Pharmacology
Alcohol: Social, Economic and Legal Issues
Drug Abuse Prevention: Education and Treatment
Drugs and Public Policy
Law Enforcement
Evaluation
A. Class participation 24% or 135 points. Part of your success in college
is determined by your prompt and regular class attendance which you will
receive 5 points daily throughout the semester. ONLY IF YOU ARE ON TIME
TO CLASS. Being prompt is IMPORTANT. You are responsible for any missed
classes and getting assignments in on time. There is -10 points for any late work
turned in. Ms. Prince is available to discuss your circumstance for missed classes
and will decide under which you may or may not make up assignment.
NO CELL PHONES IN CLASS. TURN EVERYTHING OFF. UALR
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES WILL BE FOLLOWED.
B. 5 (10 pt. assignments) 10% or 50 points. These are listed in course
schedule. I will not accept these late.
C. 5 Test (50 pts. each) 40% or 250 points. These test are listed in
course schedule. You will be able to use your book and presentations.
D. Chapter Project 18% or 100 points. I will assign pages in a chapter for you to
research & teach to the class. A handout will explain what is expected.
E. Final Take Home Exam or Final Project 18% or 100 points.
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Tentative Course Schedule
Jan 13 Tues. – Sign a sheet for bonus points
Jan. 15 Thurs. - First Participation pts. day, syllabus discussed
Assignment #1 Bring to class a formal definition of drugs, and
your personal definition of drugs. Paragraph each. List the
top 5 you think are really bad, and the top 5 over the counter drugs
you take. Read Ch. 1
Jan. 20 Tues. - Collect Assignment #1 and discuss. Ch. 2 Assignment
#2 bring to class an advertisement to buy some drug. Write a paragraph
about your thoughts on this. Read Ch. 2
Jan. 22 Thurs – Collect assignment #2 and Discuss Read Ch. 3
Jan. 27 Tues. – Discuss Ch. 3 and review for Test #1
Jan. 29 Thurs. –Test #1 given Read Ch. 4 Bonus test any
Student that brings drug-testing technology to class gets bonus points.
Feb. 3 Tues. – Collect bonus points? Discuss Ch. 4 Assign Chapter
Projects to students. Give out presentation handout. Assignment #3
bring to class an example of drug information found on the web. Compile
a list of web sites to find information on drugs the web and a list of what
we have in the library on drugs. (at least 10 listings)
Take home Test #2 over Ch. 4
Feb. 5 Thurs. – Collect assignment #3 and discuss. Collect Take home exam #2
Discuss Chapter projects questions. We begin next class time in order of pages
Assigned in chapter.
Feb. 10 Tues. – Chapter 5
Feb. 12 Thurs. – Chapter 6
Feb. 17 Tues. – Chapter 7
Feb. 19 Thurs.– Chapter 8
Feb. 24 Tues. – Chapter 9 Assignment #4 In chapter 5-9 Research and turn
into class why we categorize drugs like in the book.
Feb. 26 Thurs. – Chapter 10 Review for test#3 over 5,6,7,8,9,and 10
March 2 Tues. – Test #3
March 4 Thurs. – Chapter 11
March 9 Tues. – Chapter 12
March 11 Thurs. – Chapter 13 Assignment #5 Bring to class a research article
about the good things on drinking coffee or the opposite.
March 16 Tues. Spring Break
March 18 Thurs. Spring Break
March 23 Tues. – Collect Assignment #5, Chapter 14
March 25 Thurs. – Chapter 15 Review for test #4 Ch. 11,12,13,14,and 15
March 30 Tues. – Test #4
April 1 Thurs. – Chapter 16 Assignment #5 Bring to class information of
On the Highway Hero concept in Arkansas.
April 6 Tues. Collect #5 last assignment, Chapter 17
April 8 Thurs. – Chapter 18
April 13 Tues. – Chapter 19
April 15 Thurs. - Chapter 20 Review for Test 16,17,18,19,and 20 Take home
April 20 Tues.- Collect last test #5 last required attendance day, Give out
Take home exam or project. Turn in by Final posting date below.
April 22 Thurs. – Final Project Research
April 27 Tues. Final Project Research
April 29 Thurs. Final Project Research
April 30 Friday – Consultation Day
May 4 Tues. Final is to be turned into my office by 10:30.
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Primary Resource: Drugs: Issues for Today; Pinger, Payne, Hahn. Third Edition
Selected Support Resources: not listed.
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Disabled Students
It is the policy of UALR to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to
Federal and State law. Students who feel they may need accommodations for
their disability should contact this instructor during office hours. The chair of the
Department offering this course is also available to assist with accommodations.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability
Support Services, which is located in the DSC 103, 569-3143.