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Introduction to Criminology Crim 1301-001. Opening Day. About Myself. Jeff Maahs Education Demographics Academic Interests Non-Academic Interests Non-academic interests + demographics . Another year in the books…. Oh, I know what you’re thinking….
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Introduction to CriminologyCrim 1301-001 Opening Day
About Myself • Jeff Maahs • Education • Demographics • Academic Interests • Non-Academic Interests • Non-academic interests + demographics
Course Text • Vito, Gennaro, and Jeffrey R. Maahs. (2011). Criminology: Theory, Research, and Policy. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. • Other readings to be posted as .pdf files on syllabus (calendar)
Policies and Procedures • Attendance • Group activities will likely capture attendance patterns • Student Behavior • Missed Exams • Grading • Three Multiple Choice Exams • Grades posted on egradebook • Group activities (group numbers are on egradebook) • Course Outline • Questions?
Teaching Assistants • Introductions • Emily Seaberg (Groups 1-10) • Kurt Domeier • The TA will grade any group output • Teaching assistants will also hold office hours • They we be held in Cina 208 • Hours (posted on course home page also) • Emily Thursdays, 1-2 pm • Kurt Tuesdays, noon-1pm • TA responsible for grading group assignments—contact them please
Group Work #1 • Find your group • Complete group work • COME BACK to finish up
Opportunity to Participate in the Scientific Study of the Death Penalty • Professors Scott Vollum and Jackie Buffington-Vollum • WE WILL