| Date | Session | Objectives and Topical Outline |
| Tuesday March 27 | 1 | Introduction, identification of goals, definition of terms 1. Provide information about course policies, structures and goals. Note debate structure. 2. Define terms. 3. Explore the history of alcohol use. 4. Outline the values and cost to society. |
| Thursday March 29 | 2 | Historical aspects of alcohol and initial discussion and assignments
for debates 1. Evaluate role of alcohol on trade and economics 2. Examine early attitudes about alcohol. 3. Discuss the whiskey rebellion. |
| Tuesday April 3 | 3 | Demographics of alcohol use 1. Explore alcohol production worldwide. 2. Examine worldwide alcohol consumption. 3. Compare US consumption to world patterns. 4. Delineate gender-dependent differences in alcohol use. |
| Thurs April 5 | 4 | Physiological and psychological risks and benefits of alcohol. Part
1 1. Outline the basic steps of ethanol metabolism. 2. Discuss strengths and weaknesses of epidemiological data. 3. Describe alcohol effects on various organ systems 4. Discuss the stages of intoxication. |
| Tuesday April 10 | 5 | Physiological and psychological risks and benefits of alcohol. Part
II. 1. Evaluate studies on alcohol effects on cardiovascular disease and cancer. 2. Determine the role of alcohol on overall nutrition. 3. Examine the role of alcohol on reproduction. 4. Discuss the impact of alcohol on the nervous system. |
| Thurs April 12 | 6 | Debate 1 and quiz about this proposition: Ohio should require random tests for alcohol in high school to curtail underage drinking. |
| Tuesday April 17 | 7 | Alcohol abuse 1. Describe criteria for establishing alcohol abuse. 2. Examine World Health Organization criteria and recommendations. 3. Explore possible cultural views of the use of alcohol. 4. Explore social and economic impact of alcohol abuse |
| Thurs April 19 | 8 | Exam 1, in class, closed book, covers all material from sessions 1 to 8 |
| Tuesday April 24 | 9 |
OSU and alcohol policy (Boehm- OSU Wellness) 1. Outline OSU policies about alcohol use on campus. 2. Identify OSU support programs. 3. Evaluate studies on alcohol use on college campuses. |
| Thurs April 26 | 10 | Alcohol treatment programs 1. Outline types of intervention programs. 2. Define goals and success for 12 step programs. 3. Assess theories and suppositions supporting various interventions. |
| Tuesday May 1 | 11 | Debate 2 and quiz about this proposition: The legal drinking age of 21 years should be abolished and replaced by strict enforcement of laws governing criminal consequences when intoxicated. |
| Thurs May 3 | 12 | State and federal regulations on alcohol manufacture and use 1. Discuss laws overseeing manufacture of beer, wine and distilled spirits. 2. Explore the reasoning for local control. 3. Discuss laws pertaining to vehicle operation. |
| Tuesday May 8 | 13 | Alcohol use, prohibition and privacy issues 1. Describe temperance movements throughout history. 2. Examine public sentiment that led to the Volstead Act. 3. Compare prohibition with earlier movements. 4. Discuss workplace testing for alcohol use. |
| Thurs May 10 | 14 | Alcohol advertising/alcohol coalitions 1. Define basic advertising and marketing strategies. 2. Consider ethical aspects of marketing alcohol. 3. Define goals of several pro- and anti-alcohol PACs 4. Examine their impact on the legislative process |
| Tuesday May 15 | 15 | Debate 3 and quiz about this proposition: The beer, wine and distilled spirits industry should be held financially liable for the cost to individuals from alcohol related deaths and injury. |
| Thurs May 17 | 16 | Wine making 1. Discuss the origin and historical impact of wine making. 2. Outline the steps in wine making. 3. Discuss particular wine types. Analyze patterns of wine consumption |
| Tuesday May 22 | 17 | Beer making world-wide 1. Discuss the origin and historical impact of beer. 2. Outline the steps in making beer. 3. Discuss the types of beer. 4. Examine the patterns of beer production and consumption. |
| Thurs May 24 | 18 | Debate 4 and quiz. This final debate is a fill-in: A blood alcohol level of ___ should be used as the national definition of legally drunk. Pro: argue for numbers <0.08. Con: argue for the current 0.08 or higher. Your debate group should reach consensus on a single number. If you can not reach a consensus, report cogent reasons why not. |
| Mon May 28 | H | Memorial Day Holiday, OSU offices are closed |
| Tuesday May 29 | 19 | Distilled spirits making 1. Discuss the origin and historical impact of distilled spirits. 2. Outline the steps in making distilled spirits. 3. Discuss various types of spirits. 4. Examine patterns of production and cons 5. Course evaluation |
| Thurs May 31 | 20 | Exam 2, in class, closed book, all material from 10 to 19 inclusive. |
| Sunday June 11 | Commencement. Congratulations to all participants. |