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

2. Things to Note Contact Information Textbook Attendance Valid and Invalid Excuses Grade (Exams + Group) Course Outline Web Site (Powerpoint Slides)

3. 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

4. Teaching Assistants Heather Christenson Rachel Miller Jessica Stanek TA Office: Cina 220a  I will post their office hours on my web site soon

5. Important Dates Sept 30: Exam 1 Nov 6: Exam 2 September 7: VS September 8 th : Official Viking Cry Towel Day FINAL EXAM ON DECEMBER 17 @4pm September 2: Classes Start Nov 2: Rematch in warm and comfortable “weenie-dome”

6. 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.