| Originator: | Howell, Lori Status: Approved Department: SAC Substance Abuse Counseling | |
| Date Created: | 05/10/2020 Submitted: 05/11/2020 Completed: 06/15/2020 | |
| Course Information: | Course Modification to an existing course | |
| Course Full Title: | Psychopharmacology | |
| Course Number: | 111 | |
| Catalog Course Description: | The study of how psychoactive chemicals affect the mind, body, behavior and relationships; how to identify substance use in individuals and the limitations of screening options; the use of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of substance use disorders.
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| Previous Credit (Total): | 3 | |
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| Prerequisite(s): | Approval of Instructor or Associate Dean required. | |
| Explanation of proposed modifications to course: | Updating competencies to align with accreditation. | |
| Contact person/email: | lhowell@mohave.edu | |
| Effective Academic Year: | 2020 | |
| SUN Course?: | No | |
| If yes, please provide the established SUN number: | ||
| Is this course identified as a Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) course?: | No | |
| Course Competencies and Objectives OR Course Competencies and Outline: | See attachment | |
| Is this an AGEC course: | No | |
| Course Learning Outcomes: | 1. Describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive substances on the person using and significant others. (1,3,6)
2. Explain medical and pharmacological resources in the treatment of substance use disorders. (3,4,5) 3. Classify drugs by general pharmacological and physiological effects. (3,5) 4. Describe warning signs, symptoms, and the course of substance use disorders. (1,3,4) |
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| Reason for Evaluation: | Objectives, Outcomes, and/or Competencies changes | |
| Articulated?: | No | |
| Transfer?: | NAU UA | |
| Program Modification Required?: | No | |
| If yes, list the degree or certificate: | ||
| Course Impact?: | No | |
| If yes, list the degree or certificate: | ||
| New Internship Hours: | ||
| Corequisite(s): | None | |
| Mode of Instruction: | online CBE | |
| If other, please explain: | ||
| Purpose of Submission: | Change to an Established Course |
| Document | Document Name | File Type |
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| Review Document | SAC 111 Comps and Objectives - 2020-05-11 22:08:10 Etc/GMT | application/msword |