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Introduction to Criminology Soc 1301-001. Jeff Maahs Criminologist, Packer Fan. Things to Note. Contact Information Textbook Attendance Valid and Invalid Excuses Grade (Exams + Group) Course Outline Web Site (Powerpoint Slides). Group Exercises. Each group = 7-8 students
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Introduction to CriminologySoc 1301-001 Jeff Maahs Criminologist, Packer Fan
Things to Note • Contact Information • Textbook • Attendance • Valid and Invalid Excuses • Grade (Exams + Group) • Course Outline • Web Site (Powerpoint Slides)
Group Exercises • Each group = 7-8 students • Group activities about once per week • Each group will have a Teaching Assistant assigned to them • Will post on my web site next week • These activities will make up 1/4 of your grade
Teaching Assistants • Heather Christenson • Rachel Miller • Jessica Stanek • TA Office: Cina 220a • I will post their office hours on my web site soon
Important Dates September 2: Classes Start September 7: September 8th: Official Viking Cry Towel Day VS Sept 30: Exam 1 Nov 6: Exam 2 Nov 2: Rematch in warm and comfortable “weenie-dome” FINAL EXAM ON DECEMBER 17 @4pm
First Group Exercise • Come to a consensus on the two most important causes of crime. • Note, “criminals” is not a valid answer • Given your answer, how would you limit or prevent crime? • Take a “stab” at guessing how many murders occurred last year.