HSCI 3305 Syllabus Spring 2023 8 Week
HSCI 3305 Syllabus Spring 2023 8 Week
HSCI 3305 Syllabus Spring 2023 8 Week
Course description: Pharmacological, psychological, and sociological effects of drug abuse on the individual
and society. Emphasizes individual responsibility in regard to peer pressure, self-esteem,
decision-making, and communication. Field trips may be required
Course
prerequisites:
Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior, 18th edition
Required textbooks: Authors: Charles Ksir, Carl L. Hart, Oakley Ray Publisher: McGraw Hill
ISBN: 978-1-260-71105-9
Course Format The course is offered as an online course on the Blackboard Learn platform and requires
the right open your syllabus online attendance. There are no face-to-face meetings. There
will be discussion board topics, books and outside material reading, quizzes, videos, and
final exams. All interactions and scroll down to between the instructor and students will be
carried by email, or in the Blackboard Learn platform; in some extreme cases a phone or
video conference meeting will be set up. Class materials and assignments will be released
weekly, quizzes will be released as stated in the course schedule, and the students will have
the opportunity to complete all assignments at their own pace to meet the deadlines
Time commitment is essential to complete the course requirements; you are expected
to complete all online materials and assignments. For some this could be convenient since
you can access the course either in or off campus, thus you can work on your own.
However, if this is the first time you are considering enrolling in an online course, we
recommend before making a decision, that first you visit and review UTEP’s Instructional
Support Service’s “Prospective Online Student’s” website and complete the “Self-
Evaluation for Potential Online Students” survey which is also directly available at:
http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/selfEval.asp
Even though this is an online course, learning techniques will emphasize a critical thinking
approach to learning. A critical thinking approach takes the view that a student’s
knowledge is not passively absorbed from the instructor. In contrast with other learning
techniques, critical thinking assumes students will create knowledge in their own mind by
actively thinking about the material. It is going to be crucial that you prepare for each
lesson, reading and reviewing the material before engaging in lessons and assignments.
Still not quite certain about what critical thinking really is? Visit then the “The Critical
Thinking Community”, there website is available at:
http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/defining-critical-thinking/766
Using this, students will apply the gained knowledge to solve common and practical
problems related to the research process. Because the course is designed to challenge you
intellectually, you may be required to cover additional materials and conduct activities to
complete assessment and assignments. Additional readings and assignments will be used as
a springboard for all activities and discussions, and ALL course materials are testable.
Additional, but not all resources, course material, readings, etc. will be made available
through UTEP’s Blackboard Learn management system.
Major learning 1. Identify different types of drugs and drug uses, its actions, and their effects on human
objectives health.
(must be numbered) 2. Understand individual problems and social conflicts related to substance use and abuse
focusing on prevention.
3. Practice his/her ability to critically review research-based materials related to
substance abuse issues.
Last Revised 11/28/2022
4. Practice and increase his/hers oral and public presentation abilities necessary in future
health care professionals.
You will be required to watch videos to complete assignments throughout the semester.
Required Media
Methods of The following methods will be used to examine the study of substance abuse in this class:
Assessment Assignments/Activities
Quizzes
Assigned readings in text
PowerPoints
Course outcomes:/ After completing the course, the student will demonstrate the following learning
competencies outcomes/competencies:
aligned with 1. Assess existing information and data related to health (1,2,3).
NCHEC Health 2. Analyze relationships among behavioral, environmental, and other factors that influence
Education health (1,2,3,4).
Specialist: 3. Determine needs for health education/promotion based on assessment findings (1,2).
4. Select or design strategies/interventions to address environmental health issues ().
5. Develop a plan for the delivery of health education/promotion (1,2,3,4).
6. Obtain and disseminate health-related information (3,4).
7. Influence policy and/or systems change to promote health and health education (1,2,3,4).
WHAT TO Ready availability via email or text messages. For correspondence, please use course
EXPECT FROM email.
INSTRUCTOR Provision of clear expectations of course requirements and assignments.
Frequent monitoring of email correspondence (2 -3 times daily at the beginning of the
course and then daily during the week) with a timely response to each person’s inquiry.
Emails are not monitored on weekends or holidays. If after 24 hours (except for
weekends and holidays) you have not received a response to an email please contact
me via text at 915-383-1653.
Timely feedback on all graded assignments.
Established virtual office hours as indicated on class schedule
Check your email frequently too! Please email me anytime during the workday and I will
reply to you within 24 hours. However, unless the issue is personal, I encourage you to use
the Discussion Board- “I Have a Question” forum. If you have a question about slowing
program okay you’ll see is okay ill say on the left-hand side scroll down little say
assignments strategies and troubles some assignment, it is likely that others may have the
same question too.
Timely adherence to due dates is expected as are academic and professional behaviors. If
you are unable to meet a deadline, due to an extenuating circumstance, you must notify me
Points Total
Item
Journal Analysis 15 Analysis x 20 points 300
Quizzes 15 Quizzes x 20 points 300
Smart Book Varies by assignment 200
Final Exam 50 questions worth 4 points each 200
Total Points 1000
Grading Scale
A
1000 -900 Pts
899 – 800 Pts B
799 – 700 Pts C
699 – 600 Pts. D
599 Pts. or below F
Upon tallying of the final grade all decimal points will be dropped.
There will be no rounding up to the next higher grade.
Students are responsible for studying assigned readings or digital PDF
readings/handouts for each class session.
Individual assignments must be turned in on time. Absolutely NO late assignments will
be accepted. If Blackboard is down, take a screenshot and email this to me with your
assignment at rlanders@utep.edu
Individual journals, assignments, and quizzes activities must be completed on the
assigned dates. Individual activities or entire weeks of work may NOT be made up
later.
Remember, students earn grades; professors do not give grades.
The faculty person reserves the right to adjust the course syllabus, modify the class
schedule and/or assignments, and to adjust end of lesson assessments dates as might be
indicated. Advance notification of modifications or changes will be sent to your UTEP
email address as a course announcement. No correspondence will be sent to a private email
address. Check your UTEP email on a regular basis.
Dropping the Students may drop individual courses or completely withdraw from the university, and
course, grades are based on when the actions are taken. Refer to the online Academic Calendar at
withdrawals, and www.utep.edu/calendar.
incomplete:
At the discretion of the instructor, a student may be dropped forma course because of
excessive absences or lack of effort. Students may also be administratively withdrawn from
a course during the semester for other reasons, with the concurrence of the academic dean
or department chair. A grade of “W” will be assigned before the course drop deadline and a
grade of “F” after the course drop deadline. A grade of “F” received due to disciplinary
action imposed by the University overrides a grade of “W” received through a student-
initiated or faculty drop. Students will be notified of their drop through their UTEP email
account.
c) Grade Assignment for Drops and Withdrawals
Grades will be assigned as follows when a student drops a course or completely withdraws
from the University:
1. If a student drops a course before the official census date of a semester, neither the
course nor a grade will appear on the student’s academic record.
2. If student drops form a course after the census date but before the student-initiated
course drop deadline listed in the Class Schedule, a grade of “W” will be assigned.
3. If the student drops after the student-initiated course drop deadline, instructors will
determine a grade of “W” or “F” for each course. A grade of “W” is considered
only under exceptional circumstances and must be approved by the instructor and
department chair for the course. A student may petition for a grade of “W” in
writing with the necessary supporting documentation.
d) Incomplete course work
An “I” (incomplete grade) can only be considered only if requested by the student in
advance of the conclusion of the course and only for legitimate, documented emergencies.
Emergencies are illness (supported by a note from health care provider), military duty
(supported by a copy of orders), jury duty (support by copy of the summons) and death in
family (supported by death notice). Failure to request and negotiate the terms of an
“Incomplete” grade before the conclusion of the course will result in a denial except in the
most extraordinary circumstances.
Netiquette: Please respect each other’s opinions and allow for everyone in the class to have a chance to
Communication Email is the best method to approach the instructor in case you have any questions
and feedback plan: regarding the course materials (rlanders@utep.edu). I usually reply within 24 hours. In
your email please type in the subject line “HSCI 3305”, and in the message explain in
complete sentences the question or problem you may have. You may set up a phone or
video conferencing appointed if needed but this will be done in rare basis because the
nature of this class is online, and everything will be handled via Blackboard Learn platform
or emails.
Student progress: Grades and feedback will be available through Blackboard Learning Grade Center,
additional feedback may be sent from the instructor by email.
Reading All assigned readings need to be completed prior to coming to the next scheduled class
assignments: session. Example: the reading assignments for week two need to be completed prior to the
week two class session. In addition to reading the chapter please view the slides and flash
cards. Using this learning resources will assist with completing the quizzes and other
course requirements.
Late assignments: Due dates for all assignments are designed for fairness to all students. No exceptions to
those dates will be made except in cases of university-designated closures. All assignments
are due on the due date. Ten percentage points will be deducted for each day an assignment
is late (including weekend days).
Permission to Not permitted without express permission of the instructor.
record lectures &
discussions:
Instructor’s and The instructor will provide with more details on how the course will be evaluated. There is
course evaluation: an internal evaluation and a University standard online evaluation in which you can rate the
instructor’s performance and the course content. It is recommended that you complete these
evaluations so that we continue improving the course.
Student conduct Students are expected to be above reproach in all scholastic activities. Students who engage
and scholastic in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of
dishonesty: failure in the course and dismissal from the university. “Scholastic dishonesty includes but
is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and the submission for credit of any work
or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an
examination for another student, any act designed to give an unfair advantage to a student
or the attempt to commit such acts.” Regent’s Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter
VI, Section 3.2, Subdivision 3.22. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all
students, and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be
strictly enforced. From the UTEP Dean of Student Affairs
(http://studentaffairs.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=4386) “It is an official policy of
university that all suspected cases or acts of alleged scholastic dishonesty must be referred
to the Dean of Students for investigation and appropriate disposition. Any student who
commits an act of scholastic dishonesty is subject to discipline. Scholastic dishonesty
includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of
any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an
examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or
the attempt to commit such acts”.
Examples of “cheating” include:
Copying from the homework, in-class work or exam paper of another student,
engaging in written, oral, or any other means of communication with another
student during an exam or homework assignment, or giving aid to or seeking aid
from another student during a test;
Possession and/or use during an exam or home test of materials which are not
authorized by the person giving the test, such as class notes, books, or specifically
designed “crib notes”.
Using, obtaining, or attempting to obtain by any means the whole or any part of
non-administered test, test key, homework solution, or computer program; using a
test that has been administered in prior classes or semesters but which will be used
again either in whole or in part without permission of the instructor; or accessing a
test bank without instructor permission;
Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student for an assignment without
authority.
Substituting for another person, or permitting another person to substitute for one's
self, to take a test.
Falsifying research data, laboratory reports, and/or other records or academic work
offered for credit.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Dates Topics Reading Homework Assignments
Assignments
WEEK 1 Syllabus review Syllabus Write Journal Entry 1: Opens Tuesday
January Course introduction & overview Chapter 1 12:30 am to Wednesday 11:59 pm
17, 2023 Drug Use: An Overview (Chapter 1) Chapter 2 Mountain Time.
Drugs as Social Problem (Chapter 2) Chapter 3
Drug Policy (Chapter 3) Complete SmartAssignment
Review
PowerPoint Video
Slides and Everything You Think You Know About
Flash Cards for Substance Abuse Disorders
Chapters 1, 2 &
3 Take Quiz Week 1 Opens Thursday at
12:30 am 11:59 pm Mountain Time.
WEEK 1 The Nervous System (Chapter 4) Chapter 4 Write Journal Entry 2: Opens
January The Actions of Drugs (Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Wednesday 12:30 am to Friday 11:59
19, 2023 pm Mountain Time.
Review
PowerPoint Complete SmartAssignment
Slides and
Flash Cards for Videos
Chapters 4 & 5 The Nervous System in Nine Minutes
WEEK 3 Medication for Mental Disorders Chapter 8 Write Journal Entry 5: Opens Monday
January (Chapter 8) 12:30 am to Wednesday 11:59 pm
30, 2023 Review Mountain Daylight Time
PowerPoint
Slides and Complete SmartAssignment
Flash Cards for
Chapter 8 Videos
Psychiatric Medications
WEEK 4 Tobacco (Chapter 10) Chapter 10 Write Journal Entry 7: Opens Monday
February 12:30 am to Wednesday 11:59 pm
6, 2023 Review Mountain Daylight Time
PowerPoint
Slides and Complete SmartAssignment
Flash Cards for
Chapter 10 Video
WEEK 5 Dietary Supplements and Over-the- Chapter 12 Write Journal Entry 9: Opens Monday
Februar Counter Drugs (Chapter 12) 12:30 am to Wednesday 11:59 pm
y 13, Review Mountain Daylight Time
2023 PowerPoint
Slides and Flash Complete SmartAssignment
WEEK 5 Opioids (Chapter 13) Chapter 13 Write Journal Entry 10: Opens
Februar Wednesday 12:30 am to Friday 11:59
y 15, Review pm Mountain Time
2023 PowerPoint
Slides and Flash Complete SmartAssignment
Cards for
Chapter 13 Videos
Perspectives on Opioids
WEEK 6 Psychedelic (Chapter 14) Chapter 14 Write Journal Entry 11: Opens Monday
February Review 12:30 am to Wednesday 11:59 pm
20, 2023 PowerPoint Mountain Time
Slides and Flash
Cards for Complete SmartAssignment
Chapter 14
Video
The science of psilocybin and its use to
relieve suffering
WEEK 6 Cannabis (Chapter 15) Chapter 15 Write Journal Entry 12: Opens
Februar Wednesday 12:30 am to Friday 11:59
y 22, Review pm Mountain Time
2023 PowerPoint
Slides and Flash Complete SmartAssignment
Cards for
Chapter 15 Video
Cannabis: Separating the Science from
the Hype
WEEK 7 Performance-Enhancing Drugs Chapter 16 Write Journal Entry 13: Opens Monday
Februar (Chapter 16) 12:30 am to Wednesday 11:59 pm
y 27, Review Mountain Time
2023 PowerPoint
Slides and Flash Complete SmartAssignment
Cards for
Chapter 16 Video
CNN Explains Performance Enhancing
Drugs
WEEK 7 Preventing Substance Abuse Chapter 17 Write Journal Entry 14: Opens
March 1, (Chapter 17) Wednesday 12:30 am to Friday 11:59
2023 Review pm Mountain Time
PowerPoint
Slides and Flash Complete SmartAssignment
Cards for
Chapter 17 Videos
Lessons from Prevention Research
Content 1-0 points 2-4 points 5-8 points 8-10 points /10
Reflection Reflection lacks Reflection Reflection Reflection
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