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CSS136: Introduction to Criminology II

Welcome to CSS136:Criminology II

This course is a three credit unit course for undergraduate students in Criminology and  Security Studies.The materials have been developed to extensively cover every importance issues in criminology.It is a broad area of study.This course guide gives you an overview of the course.It also provides you with information on the organization and requirements of the course.

What Will You Learn?

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Core
Teacher Of Course
Dr. Mahmoud Tanimu
Tutor
Information Of Course
Category
Social Sciences
Duration Time
1 Semester
Level
100 Level
Includes

The aims of this course include:

i.Introducing you to the meaning of crime, criminology, and criminal law.

ii. Acquaintingyouwithpatternsandtrendsof crime.

iii. Expose you to issues in crime statistics and measurement of crimes.

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Core
Course Department
Criminology and Security Studies

Course Features

Lessons Of Course

Crime, Criminology and Criminal Law 08:18
Patterns and Trends of Crime 06:36
Crime Statistics 05:57
Theoretical background to Crime: Neoclassical theory of crime and Positivist Criminology 05:38
Biological Theories and Psychological Theories 05:53
Sociological Theories of Crime I 08:06
Sociological Theories of Crime II 07:11
Conflict Theory, Radical Theory and Feminism Criminology 04:27
Violent Crimes I 06:20
Violent Crimes II 07:08

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