ACR101 - Introducing Crime and Criminology
Unit details
| Year | 2018 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | ASL113 |
| Unit chair: | Trimester 1: Emma Ryan Trimester 3: Chris Linke |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ASL113 |
| Contact hours: | Campus: 1 x 1 hour Class per week, 1 x 1 hour Seminar per week Cloud (online): Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin |
Content
This unit introduces students to the various ways in which we think about and respond to crime and its control. It introduces some of the key frameworks for understanding and explaining crime and examines some of the main types of crime. Examples include crimes between persons, groups and organisations, and crimes at local, national and international levels. The unit also provides a foundation for future study in criminology subjects.
Assessment
Portfolio, 10%
Online Exercises, 10%
Research and Writing Exercise, 40%, 1500 words
Exam, 40%
Unit Fee Information
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