CJFS 1150 - Drugs and Society

Goals: To introduce students to the history of drug laws in society, explore the science of toxicology, and the how science informs the use of evidence in the legal system and to a larger extent national drug policy.

Content: This course will cover three main areas: 1) the history of drug laws in the United States 2) introduction to forensic toxicology, and 3) evidentiary issues and drug law policy.

Credits: 4