CRJU 3400 Drug Identification and Classification

This course centers around the recognition of common illicit drugs manufactured, sold, possessed, and used in violation of federal and state laws. Topics of instruction will include defining what a drug is, discussing the various categories of drugs along with how they are scheduled, and examining the most common illicit drugs encountered by law enforcement.

Registration Name

Drug Identification and Class

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Classify the differing types of drugs based on the effects they cause.
2. Visually recognize common types of illicit drugs.
3. Have a working knowledge of the manufacturing process of common illicit drugs.
4. Be familiar with the methods of consumption and the resultant effects of common illicit drugs.
5. Understand various types of paraphernalia related to illicit drug use.
6. Discuss the prevalence of drug use in the United States.