1. Introduction to Criminology Crim 1301 Opening Day

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

3. It’s a whole new year… North DivisionWLTPCTPFPAHOMEROADDIVCONF Chicago 000000-0 Detroit 000000-0 Green Bay 000000-0 Minnesota 000000-0

4. Still…they say history is important

5. 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 Email: jmaahs@d.umn.edu Web: www.d.umn.edu/~jmaahs Phone: 726-7395 BASICS

6. 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)

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

8. 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. 6-10 hours c. 11-15 hours d. More than 15 hours 2. Violent crime has _________ over the past 20 years. a. Increased b. Decreased c. Remained Stable

9. 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

10. 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. 11-25% d. 26-50% 6. Of those convicted of felony crimes, what percent is found guilty through trial (vs. plea bargain)? a. 0-10% b. 11-20% c. 21-30% d. 31-40%

11. 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. 1-100 c. 100-500 d. More than 500 8. In a typical year in the United States, how many children do you think are abducted by strangers (not parent or relative)? a. 0-100 b. 100-300 c. 300-600 d. More than 600

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