AP/CRIM1650 6.0 A: Introduction to Criminology
Offered by: CRIM
Session
Fall 2019
Term
Y
Format
LECT
Instructor
Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite
This course critically investigates processes that define criminality; the relationship between control and consent; the administration of justice, and the social contexts within which legal contests occur. It introduces students to critical and contemporary approaches as well as mainstream/traditional explanations. Note: Students must achieve a grade of at least B (6.00) in this course in order to be permitted to continue as a major in criminology, or to pursue additional criminology courses at the 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels. Under exceptional circumstances, non-majors who have not obtained a grade of at least B (6.00) may apply for special consideration to enrol in a criminology course for which AP/CRIM/SOSC 1650 6.00 is a prerequisite. This application should be made to the criminology program coordinator. Course credit exclusion: AP/CRIM/SOSC 1650 9.00. PRIOR TO FALL 2009: Course credit exclusions: AS/SOCI 1011 6.00 (prior to Fall/Winter 2003-2004), AS/SOSC 1650 9.00.
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No examinations or tests collectively worth more than 20% of the final grade in a course will be given during the final 14 calendar days of classes in a term. The exceptions to the rule are classes which regularly meet Friday evenings or on Saturday and/or Sunday at any time, and courses offered in the compressed summer terms. - Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
