introduction to criminology crim 1301 opening day
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Introduction to CriminologyCrim 1301
Opening Day
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About Myself
Jeff Maahs Education Demographics Academic Interests Non-Academic Interests
Non-academic interests + demographics
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It’s a whole new year…
North Division W L T PCT PF PA HOME ROAD DIV CONF
Chicago 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Green Bay 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Minnesota 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
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Still…they say history is important
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Class Time and Room: T/TH 8-9:50am
Office Hours: T/TH 10-11am, 1-1:30pm, Wed 10-11, or by Appointment
Office: 207 Cina
Mailbox: 228 Cina
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.d.umn.edu/~jmaahs
Phone: 726-7395
BASICS
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Course Text
Vito, Gennaro, and Jeffrey R. Maahs. (2011). Criminology: Theory, Research, and Policy. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
•Other readings posted as .pdf files on syllabus (calendar)
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Policies and Procedures
Attendance Student Behavior Missed Exams
Grading Three Multiple Choice Exams Grades posted on egrade
Course Outline Questions? OPENING DAY SURVEY
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Opening Day Survey I
1. On average, how much TV (movies, dramas, news, etc.) do you watch in a typical week?
a. Less than 5hoursb. 6-10 hoursc. 11-15 hoursd. More than 15 hours 2. Violent crime has _________ over the past 20
years.a. Increasedb. Decreasedc. Remained Stable
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Opening Day Survey II
3. Property crime has _________ over the past 20 years.
a. Increasedb. Decreasedc. Remained Stable
4. How many murders do you think occurred in the United States in the past year?
a. 0-5,000b. 5,000-10,000c. 10,000-20,000d. 20,000 to 40,000
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Opening Day Survey III
5. What percent of all murders do you think are committed by serial killers?
a. 0-5%b. 6-10%c. 11-25%d. 26-50%
6. Of those convicted of felony crimes, what percent is found guilty through trial (vs. plea bargain)?
a. 0-10%b. 11-20%c. 21-30%d. 31-40%
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Opening Day Survey IV
7. How many children have been poisoned by strangers handing out Halloween candy in the past 20 years?
a. noneb. 1-100 c. 100-500d. More than 500
8. In a typical year in the United States, how many children do you think are abducted by strangers (not parent or relative)?
a. 0-100b. 100-300c. 300-600d. More than 600
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Final Thoughts
The History of World War II: A Cautionary Tale
Enjoy the rest of your day