Introduction to Criminology Crim 1301 Opening Day

About Myself Jeff Maahs  Education  Demographics  Academic Interests  Non-Academic Interests Non-academic interests + demographics

It’s a whole new year… North DivisionWLTPCTPFPAHOMEROADDIVCONF Chicago Detroit Green Bay Minnesota

Still…they say history is important

Class Time and Room: T/TH 8- 9:50am Office Hours: T/TH 10-11am, 1- 1:30pm, Wed 10-11, or by Appointment Office: 207 Cina Mailbox: 228 Cina Web: Phone: BASICS

Course Text Vito, Gennaro, and Jeffrey R. Maahs. (2011). Criminology: Theory, Research, and Policy. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Other readings posted as.pdf files on syllabus (calendar)

Policies and Procedures Attendance Student Behavior Missed Exams Grading  Three Multiple Choice Exams  Grades posted on egrade Course Outline Questions? OPENING DAY SURVEY

Opening Day Survey I 1. On average, how much TV (movies, dramas, news, etc.) do you watch in a typical week? a. Less than 5hours b hours c hours d. More than 15 hours 2. Violent crime has _________ over the past 20 years. a. Increased b. Decreased c. Remained Stable

Opening Day Survey II 3. Property crime has _________ over the past 20 years. a. Increased b. Decreased c. Remained Stable 4. How many murders do you think occurred in the United States in the past year? a. 0-5,000 b. 5,000-10,000 c. 10,000-20,000 d. 20,000 to 40,000

Opening Day Survey III 5. What percent of all murders do you think are committed by serial killers? a. 0-5% b. 6-10% c % d % 6. Of those convicted of felony crimes, what percent is found guilty through trial (vs. plea bargain)? a. 0-10% b % c % d %

Opening Day Survey IV 7. H ow many children have been poisoned by strangers handing out Halloween candy in the past 20 years? a. none b c d. More than In a typical year in the United States, how many children do you think are abducted by strangers (not parent or relative)? a b c d. More than 600

Final Thoughts The History of World War II: A Cautionary Tale Enjoy the rest of your day