MCCCD Program Description

Special Investigations: Drugs

Course: AJS218

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Advanced course in the specialized investigation area of drug enforcement. Emphasis on the pharmacological properties of abused drugs, field testing, evidence requirements and specialized investigation techniques utilized in narcotic and dangerous drug investigations

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the drug abuse problem in the United States. (I) 2. Describe common drugs, their use, and their effects. (I) 3. Describe the use of informers in drug investigations. (II) 4. Describe undercover drug operations. (II) 5. Describe legal drug search and seizures. (II) 6. Describe the role of organized crime groups in the drug traffic. (III) 7. Describe various treatment programs in the United States. (III) 8. Describe various treatment programs in the British system. (III)
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. Drugs A. Problem of drug abuse B. Narcotics C. Heroin D. Depressants E. Amphetamines F. Cocaine G. Marijuana and related substances H. Hallucinogens I. Inhalants II. Drug investigation A. Informants B. Undercover operations C. Search and seizure D. Drug buys E. Raids F. Organized crime III. Treatment A. United States system of treatment B. British system of treatment

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/25/1995

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.