605.671.81
Tobacco Regulatory Science

Discontinued

Location
Internet
Term
2nd Term
Department
MAS Office
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Ryan Kennedy
Contact Name
Ryan Kennedy
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Presents an overview of tobacco product regulation, including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, shisha, and emerging nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes. Provides students a working knowledge of tobacco regulatory frameworks, including the Framework Convention of Tobacco Control (Articles 9 and 10), and national policies, including the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Students learn about past regulatory successes, including fire-safe cigarettes, flavor and menthol bans, and emerging strategies to limit nicotine content. Prepares students to search industry patents to understand how product innovation is protected and presented. Examines the tobacco industry’s tactics to counter tobacco regulation by critically assessing media stories.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Understand tobacco product design and the numerous techniques used to increase product attractiveness and addictiveness
  2. Explore the complexity of tobacco product regulation, including regulating product contents such as additives and nicotine concentrations
  3. Identify tobacco industry arguments and tactics against regulation of tobacco product contents, design, and emissions
  4. Understand contemporary issues in the field of tobacco regulatory science, including emerging products such as electronic nicotine delivery systems
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Quizzes
  • 15% Presentation(s)
  • 40% Assignments
  • 20% Discussion Board
  • 5% Participation
Enrollment Restriction
Section is only open to non-OPAL students. Students in OPAL programs must enroll in 605.671.86
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Section is only open to non-OPAL students. Students in OPAL programs must enroll in 605.671.86