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Welcome to ADJ 21a

Welcome to ADJ 21a. Lindsey J. Bertomen. introductions. lbertome@jafar.hartnell.edu Office: C222b Office Hours: MWF 1000-1100 TTH 0900-1000 Online phone: 831.755.6742. Course description.

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Welcome to ADJ 21a

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  1. Welcome to ADJ 21a Lindsey J. Bertomen

  2. introductions • lbertome@jafar.hartnell.edu • Office: C222bOffice Hours: MWF 1000-1100 • TTH 0900-1000 Online • phone: 831.755.6742

  3. Course description • A survey and analysis of the history, identification and characteristics of drugs of abuse. A basic study of the effects and concepts of drug use and the legal aspects of drug control.

  4. Course objectives • Develop an in-depth knowledge base of the subject matter with a concentration on what a Professional infield of corrections or enforcement needs to know • be able to conduct research • create and organize ideas and concepts

  5. Course objectives • Enhance critical thinking process by examining their value system on subject matter in a lot of personal and group research and discussion • develop skill in the use of the library and Internet • improve ability to communicate verbally and in writing • enhance self image and gain confidence by defending views before an audience

  6. Work schedule • There are 18 weeks in this class and 18 chapters in the textbook • The weeks will loosely follow the chapters in the textbook. • Read one chapter a week.

  7. short papers • Sept 28, 2007 • Nov 2, 2007

  8. What to expect from me • regular assignments • regular quizzes • accessibility • fair grading • no surprises • candor

  9. What to I expect from you • No surprises • candor • hard work • attendance • timely work • group effort

  10. presentations • Two per group (200 points) • Requires written presentation notes • Tell them what you are going to tell them • tell them • tell them what you just told them

  11. Your presentation • 1st Presentation Summaries are due 14th • 1 page or PowerPoint • Roles of presenters • References

  12. grading • This is not an intro class • I will not correct your English or spelling, you will • content is important, not volume

  13. grading • Presentations: 200 points • Quizzes/assignments(10): 500 points • short papers(2): 200 points • the final: 100 points • extra credit: as needed • total: 1000 points

  14. grading • A 90%+ • B 80%+ • C 70%+ • D 60%+ • F below 60% • no one can pass this course without completing all of the portions of the course

  15. Plagiarism • Plagiarism or any other cheating will be addressed according to Hartnell College policy. • Attendance: I adhere strictly to Hartnell’s attendance policy.

  16. introductions • Why are you taking this class? • What do you expect to get out of this class? • Form groups of 3-5

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