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Fall 2011
Sociology 98/198
2 Unit(s)

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About the Course:

Every 6 seconds, someone DIES from tobacco abuse.

Smoking is the #1 PREVENTABLE cause of PREMATURE death.

Even if you don't smoke, SECONDHAND SMOKE affects YOU

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*** Highly acclaimed by students in all disciplines

*** Received a 4.7/5.0 course rating

*** Exposes myths and facts about tobacco never known before

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Overview:

Tobacco has been a very large part of human society for much longer than most people realize, and its impacts are widespread in various areas. We will explore topics including:

- Historic and Native origins of the drug

- Child labor associated with tobacco cultivation (Malawi and Asia)

- The innovation of tobacco products (including e-cigarettes)

- The deceit and manipulation of the tobacco industry and advertising

- The targeting of youth and high school students by tobacco companies

- The development of cancer and disease due to tobacco abuse, secondhand smoke, and occasional smoking

- The dangers of thirdhand smoke

- The influence of tobacco on our campus

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This course will present a lot of data (charts, figures, tables). But you do NOT need a background in math or statistics. The course will emphasize a conceptual understanding and will be primarily discussion based.

There is absolutely NO memorization, NO tests, NO quizzes, etc. Just come to class, ready to DISCUSS!!

Grading:

30% Participation + 20% Weekly Reflection + 50% Reflection Summary Paper

How to Enroll:

Class starts Sept. 6

CCNS:

*** Please add to waitlist if course is full. There is a HIGH chance you will get in

Lower Div (freshmen/sophomores): 81702

Upper Div (juniors/seniors): 82056

YOU MUST BE PRESENT ON THE FIRST 2 WEEKS OF CLASS OR ELSE YOU WILL BE DROPPED or FAILED

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