introduction to criminology crim 1301 opening day
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Introduction to CriminologyCrim 1301
Opening Day
About Myself
Jeff Maahs Education Demographics Academic Interests Non-Academic Interests
Non-academic interests + demographics
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
Still…they say history is important
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
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)
Policies and Procedures
Attendance Student Behavior Missed Exams
Grading Three Multiple Choice Exams Grades posted on egrade
Course Outline Questions? OPENING DAY SURVEY
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
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
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%
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
Final Thoughts
The History of World War II: A Cautionary Tale
Enjoy the rest of your day