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Welcome to Advanced Criminology (Soc/AdmJ 497)

Welcome to Advanced Criminology (Soc/AdmJ 497). Dr. Eric Silver T/Th 2:30-3:45pm 108 Sackett. Core Questions. Why do some people commit crimes, while others do not? Why do some places have higher crime rates, while others do not?

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Welcome to Advanced Criminology (Soc/AdmJ 497)

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  1. Welcome to Advanced Criminology (Soc/AdmJ 497) Dr. Eric Silver T/Th 2:30-3:45pm 108 Sackett

  2. Core Questions • Why do some people commit crimes, while others do not? • Why do some places have higher crime rates, while others do not? • Different theories provide different answers to these questions and have different policy implications

  3. Course Layout • PART 1: Overview of criminology • PART 2: Theories that focus on individuals • PART 3: Theories that focus on society

  4. Learning

  5. What to Expect • Attendance will be taken on most days • Two freebees • Don’t be late • Combine lecture & discussion • Participation credit

  6. Grading • Exams • 75% (multiple choice, T/F, short answer) • Term paper – apply theories • 25% • Attendance • Minus 1% point for each absence after 2nd • Class participation • Fudge room for grades on the borderline

  7. Course Web Site • Updated schedule of topics & readings • Lecture overheads • Announcements • Instructor contact information

  8. Class year? Major? Male or female? From lower, middle, or upper class family? Ever been arrested? Ever been convicted? Pro death penalty? Ever shoplifted? Ever trade sex for money? Smoked pot in past 6 month? Ever sold an illegal drug? Ever pass out from drugs or alcohol? Ever stole from a roommate? Ever had a homosexual/lesbian encounter? Do you smoke cigarettes? Ever cheated on a test? Do you have a tattoo? Do have pierced body part (other than ears)? Getting to Know You

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