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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 = ???. BASICS. Course Text.
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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?
MOODLE SITE • This semester I am using the moodle page only experimentally. • Please take the time to do the short survey at the top of the page. We’ll discuss the results next week. • I intend to create forums to discuss topics related to criminology, the course or other related subjects (Breakin’ Bad!)
Teaching Assistants • Contact info is on web page and syllabus • Sara Schuefftan: Groups 1-16, office hours Monday 3-4pm • Kelsey Reed Groups 17-32, office hours Wednesday 10-11am • Teaching assistants office hours held in Cina 208 • TA responsible for grading group assignments • Give the TA a minimum of one week to grade and post your grade • If there is a problem, FIRST contact the TA for your group • You are responsible for making sure your name is on the assignment.
Group Work #1 • Find your group • Complete group work • Turn in group work • You are free to leave