HIST 320 - Narcotics in World History

Description:
Explores the use of narcotics in ancient and modern world history and their relationship to warfare, commerce, public policy, human health, taxation, race, religion, gender and power. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Recognize major types of narcotics as well as their use in ancient and modern history.
Analyze the role that narcotics play in ancient and modern history.
Create a schema that reflects the intersection and relational mechanics of narcotics with historical forces such as finance, health, warfare, social issues and governance.
Argue the role that public policy should take based on historical analysis of the ancient and modern world.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/19/17

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