1 Welcome to Criminology! (Soc/AdmJ 012) Dr. Eric Silver T/Th 4:15-5:30pm 111 Wartik

Course Objectives How do criminologists study crime? What are some basic facts about crime? What are the major theories of crime? Prepare students for advanced courses in criminology and sociology

3 Course Layout Part 1: Foundations for Criminology Part II: Micro-Level Theories of Crime Part III: Macro-Level Theories of Crime

4 Nuts and Bolts Required Texts: –Crime & Criminality by Hunter & Dantzker (2001) –Code of the Streets by Elijah Anderson (1999). Class Participation: –Current events –Class discussion –Information related to class topics Attendance will be taken daily: –Deduct 1% for every absence over 3 –Contact your TA about excuses –Don’t be late!!

5 Course Web Site www. personal.psu.edu/faculty/e/x/exs44/012/ –Instructor & TA contact information –Updated syllabus information –Lecture overheads –Course policies and assignments –About instructor

6 More Nuts and Bolts Three exams (no cumulative final) – multiple choice & true/false questions –Lecture & reading –No make-ups Writing assignments –2-3 page essays related to reading Office visits –By appointment ( works best)

Grading Exams = 90% Writing assignments = 10% Attendance: deduct 1% point for each > 3 Class participation – fudge room Extra credit points - TBA

8 Getting to Know You