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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Alcohol Abuse Seminar
Course: AJS290BO

First Term: 1996 Fall
 Lecture   1 Credit(s)   1 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Psychological and physiological effects of alcohol and symptoms of alcohol abuse. Emphasis on the detection and treatment of the alcoholic



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. List and describe the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol. (I, II, III) 2. Describe the symptoms of alcohol abuse. (IV) 3. Evaluate available treatment programs for alcoholics. (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. Impact of Alcohol on Society
   A. Economic costs
   B. Insurance
   C. Traffic accidents
   D. Crime
   E. Family problems
II. Physiological Effects of Alcohol
   A. Digestive system
   B. Respiratory system
   C. Circulatory system
   D. Nervous system
III. Psychological Effects of Alcohol
IV. Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse
   A. Problem drinker
   B. Alcoholic
V. Treatment of Alcoholic
   A. Industrial programs
   B. Alcoholics anonymous
   C. Diversion programs
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  12/12/1995

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