Instructor Contact Information

 

AODS 150 Introduction to Chemical Dependency
Online

Wendy O. Zizzo, PharmD
Assistant Professor, Alcohol and Other Drug Studies
San Diego City College
1313 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101
619-388-3097

wzizzo@sdccd.edu

 

 

Textbook and Course Material Requirements

 

Chemical Dependency: A systems approach, 3rd edition, McNeece/DiNitto, Allyn & Bacon, ISBN 0-205-34275-2


Purchase Textbooks Online at the SDCCD Online Bookstore

 

Hardware and Software Requirements

 

Hardware and Software:
To successfully complete this online course, you will be required to meet the minimum hardware and software requirements. View Hardware and Software Requirements.

Internet Browser:
You must use a supported Internet browser in order to successfully work in WebCT, the online course management system for this course. To see a list of supported Internet browsers, click here.

 

Course Description

 

This course is a study of the basic concepts of chemical dependency.  Emphasis is placed on understanding chemical dependency from an interdisciplinary level and on examining the socio-cultural patterns of dependency.  Individual student’s potential as a chemical dependency counselor will also be addressed.  Students beginning the certificate program should start with this course.  This course is also appropriate for any student wishing to learn more about alcohol and other drug use, abuse and dependency.

 

Course Objectives

 

Course goals

1. To introduce the student to the basic concepts of chemical dependency.

2. To understand chemical dependency from an interdisciplinary level.

3. To examine the socioeconomic patterns of dependency.

4. To investigate the individual student’s potential as a chemical dependency counselor.

 

Course Objectives

1. To examine the facts and myths of chemical dependency.

2. Describe the primary psycho-social factors influencing alcohol and other drug use, abuse, and dependence.

3. To examine chemical dependency within the context of age, gender, ethnicity, and disabilities.

4. Identify and describe the components of the chemical dependency continuum of care.

5. To examine the prevention, assessment, and treatment of chemical dependency.

6. Describe the differing models of treatment and their underlying principles.

7. Understand the individual student’s system of beliefs as it pertains to developing positive and helpful counseling postures and attitudes.

8. Submit written assignments demonstrating college level writing skills.

 

Course Specific Information

 

 


SCHEDULE Jan 28, 2008-May 24, 2008

 

 

 

Application and Registration Information

 

REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS:

  1. Complete Online Application (for new SDCCD students). Go to Student Web Services
  2. Receive registration appointment and instructions by email or mail.
  3. Register online at the Reg-e, our online registration system
  4. Make sure that you pay your tuition so that you don't lose your registration!
    Tuition and Fees Information.
  5. Order textbooks online. Visit our online bookstore.

6.  After completion of registration on Reg-e, and several days prior to the start of the semester, you will receive an email with course login instructions. If you don't receive an email please go to http://www.sdccdonline.net and login on the first day of class as follows:
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Type your WebCT ID = 7-digit College Student Identification (CSID) number
Type your Password =  mmddyyyy (birthdate with no hyphens, slashes, or spaces)
For example:  1010101 (CSID number used at registration)
                          06231980 (password for birthdate June 23, 1980) 

  1.  If this course is closed, please login to Reg-e to be placed on a waitlist. If the waitlist is full, you will not be able to add your name to the waitlist.

You will not be able to login to your online course until the first day of the semester!!!
You must login to your online course on the first day of the session to avoid your enrollment being dropped. Follow the login instructions at http://www.sdccdonline.net/login.htm