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Pharmacology of Substances of Abuse and Dependency
Course: ASD110

First Term: 2012 Spring
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Exploration of the pharmacology of substance of abuse and dependency. Examines the effects of psychopharmacological chemicals on human physiology. Emphasis on identification and management of substances of abuse and dependency.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the function of cells, the peripheral nervous system, the central nervous system, and other major human physiological systems. (I, II)
2. Define homeostasis and explain how various categories of substances of abuse alter homeostasis. (I, II, III, IV)
3. Describe how human physiological systems are affected by various categories of substances of abuse. (I, II, III, IV)
4. Classify substances of abuse by pharmacological categories. (IV)
5. Summarize the effects of chronic substance abuse on development. (I, II, III, IV, VI)
6. Explain the physiological effects of detoxification of various categories of substances of abuse. (V)
7. Summarize medical and pharmacological interventions currently used in treating substance abuse and chemical dependency. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Building Blocks
   A. Cells
   B. Tissues
   C. Organs
II. Body Systems
   A. Nervous System
      1. Central
      2. Peripheral
      3. Sympathetic
      4. Parasympathetic
   B. Skeletal
   C. Muscular
   D. Endocrine
   E. Circulatory
   F. Respiratory
   G. Digestive
III. Homeostasis
IV. Taxonomy: Drugs Classifications
   A. Sedative-Hypnotics
   B. Narcotic Analgesics
   C. Stimulants
   D. Cannabis
   E. Inhalants
   F. Hallucinogens
   G. Psychotherapeutics
   H. Over the Counter Drugs
V. Pharmacologic/Medical Interventions
   A. Detoxification
   B. Over Dose
   C. Preventions
   D. Harm Reduction
VI. Effects of Mood Altering Substances
   A. Fetus
   B. Infants
   C. Children
   D. Adolescents
   E. Adults
   F. Elderly
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/24/2011

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