1. Introduction to Criminology Soc 1301-001
Jeff Maahs
Criminologist, Packer Fan

2. Things to Note
Contact Information
Textbook
Attendance—The “Silent Killer”
Valid and Invalid Excuses
TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONES
Grade (Exams + Group)
Course Outline
Web Site (Powerpoint Slides)

3. Group Exercises Each group = 5 students
Group activities about once per week
Each group will have a Teaching Assistant assigned to them
They will collect and grade assignments—any issues related to group work should be directed to the teaching assistants!
These activities will make up 1/4 of your grade (same weight as an exam)

4. Teaching Assistants (Office Hours for Cina 220a)
Anna Peterson (Wednesday 1-2pm)
Group 1-10
Kevin Franek (Tuesday 12-1pm)
Group 11-20
Mike Rasmussen (Monday 10-11am)
Group 21-30
Kelly Christie (Tuesday 2-3:30pm)
Group 31-40

6. First Group Exercise Go around and introduce yourselves:
Name, Major, Where from originally…
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?