Introduction to criminology

Topics Covered in This Course:

In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics: Criminology and the sociological perspective. Public opinion, the news media, and the crime problem. The measurement and patterning of criminal behavior. In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics: Victims and victimization. Explaining crime: emphasis on the individual. Sociological theories: emphasis on social structure. In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics: Sociological theories: emphasis on social process. Sociological theories: critical perspectives. Violent crime: homicide, assault, and robbery. In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics: Violence against women and children. Property crime. White-collar and organized crime. In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics: Political crime. Consensual crime. Policing: dilemmas of crime control in democratic society. Prosecution and punishment. Conclusion: how can we reduce crime?