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2024 Fall > UGRD > SOCIOL > SOCIOL 367

Drugs and Society

Course #: SOCIOL 367

Description:
This course considers drug use in a variety of social contexts, comparative approaches to addressing drug use, and the evolution of drug policy it the United States. We will consider the origins and consequences of the use and abuse of consciousness-altering substances, as well as the relationship between substance use and property and violent offending. We will consider how society defines the harms associated with drug use and how social and political constructions of drugs as a social problem shape legislation, policy debates, and drug policy enforcement.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req = Sociology majors SOCIOL 101, 102 and 262. Other majors: Sociology 101 and 262.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9916
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Holmes,Lisa On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 36
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = Sociology majors SOCIOL 101, 102 and 262. Other majors: Sociology 101 and 262.
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences
02 9917 MW
1:00 - 2:15 pm
Lageson,Jacqueline McCormack M03-0407
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 20
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = Sociology majors SOCIOL 101, 102 and 262. Other majors: Sociology 101 and 262.
Course Attributes: Beacon Flex Course, Social & Behavioral Sciences
02 9917 MW
1:00 - 2:15 pm
Lageson,Jacqueline BEACONFLEX
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 20
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = Sociology majors SOCIOL 101, 102 and 262. Other majors: Sociology 101 and 262.
Course Attributes: Beacon Flex Course, Social & Behavioral Sciences