Understand the legal implications and consequences of substance abuse. Develop an appreciation for the potential dangers associated with the use and abuse of OTC and familiar drugs. Discuss several reasons for individualized responses to the effects of drugs. As exam items will be drawn from class lectures as well as from the text, regular attendance is strongly recommended. In the event of borderline grade, attendance and class participation will be considered when determining final grades.
Students are responsible for any announcements made during missed classes.
There will be two midsemester exams and a noncumulative final, each worth 50 points . All Exams are multiple choice. If an exam date is canceled by the university due to snow, the test will be given during the next scheduled class. Classes canceled which precede the test date will not affect the exam schedule. Makeups for reasons other than illness or emergency will not be allowed .