COURSE NAME:  LAW117 Criminology

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials of Criminology.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain the basic concepts in criminology and the causes and patterns of criminal and deviant behavior, 2) describe the legal and behavior aspects of a crime and discuss the difference between crime and deviance, 3) identify general elements of criminological theory and examine the causes of traditional and non-traditional criminal behavior, and 4) discuss the concepts of crime by the public and recognize that crime is not a simple problem.

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.   

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of this course.