Introduction to Criminology
Topics will include: examination of different terms and concepts commonly used in criminology, such as crime, delinquency, deviance, criminal, victim, rehabilitation and treatment. Criminology as a body of knowledge and as a profession. Position and subject matter of criminology. Relationship between criminology and other academic disciplines. Specificity of criminology. Relationship between theory and practice. History and evolution of criminological thought. Elements of continuity and discontinuity between classical and modern theories of criminality. Levels of explanations in criminology. Practical applications of criminology. The foundations of a modern criminal policy.
This course will provide a general overview of the subject of criminology, including definitions of crime and Criminology; the Classical and Positive Schools of Criminology; criminal event theory; criminological research; biological, psychological and sociological explanations of crime; control theory, rational choice theory and deterrence; opportunity theory and lifestyle exposure theory; household crime; leisure activities and crime; crime and employment; and public policy and crime prevention.
CRIM 101 is a prerequisite for all upper division criminology courses unless waived with the special permission of the School.
Breadth-Social Science
Prerequisites or Co-requisites
- N/A
Course Evaluation (Cartwright)
- Tutorial Participation/Attendance 10%
- Tutorial Presentation 20%
- Mid-Term Exam 20%
- Term Paper 20%
- Final Exam 30%
Lecture Notes (Cartwright)
- Lecture 01 – PDF
- Lecture 02 – PDF
- Lecture 03 – Missing
- Lecture 04 – PDF
- Lecture 05 – Processing
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- Lecture 09 – Processing
