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SOC 542 – Sociology of Drug Use and Abuse (4)

Emphasizes a sociological understanding of drug use, drug problems and drug policy. In order to understand drug use and abuse it is necessary to understand the chemical properties of the substances at issue, the attributes of the people who use and abuse drugs, and the norms and characteristics of the society in which the substance use occurs. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

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TermCRNSecCrP/NInstructorTypeStatusCapAvailWL CapWL Avail
W27395534014Akins, S.Online Open5555
Class Notes: Online proctored exams are required. This may include ascan of your testing environment, the installation of adesktop application, and/or a compatible mobile device as asecond camera. Alternative proctoring arrangements may beavailable but could involve testing fees. Please carefullyreview additional information at: https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/services/proctoring Does not meet Graduate School's stand-alone requirement.  [ Textbooks]
Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course.
Find textbooks for SOC 542 at the OSU Beaver Store (current term only). For questions related to course materials, contact the OSU Beaver Store.

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= Signifies that fees may apply to the course.
+ = Include restriction.
- = Exclude restriction.
* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.

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