Fundamentals of Criminology
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
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Swinburne Online Teaching Period 1 |
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 3 | |
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Aims and objectives
2. Determine how criminological theories inform and influence policy responses to crime
3. Analyse and critique major criminological theories with regard to particular types of criminal offence
4. Employ foundational learning and academic skills, including research competencies and critical thinking
Courses with unit
BA-ART3 Bachelor of Arts
BB-ARTBUS1 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
BB-ARTSC Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
BB-EDSART1 Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts
BB-LAWART Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
BA-CRIJUS Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On-Campus Lecture | 2 | 12 | 24 |
On-Campus Class | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Online Learning Activities | 2 | 12 | 24 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Various | 7.5 | 12 | 90 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Live Online Class | 3 | 12 | 36 |
Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 9.5 | 12 | 114 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Essay Plan and Bibliography | Individual | 30% | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Research Essay | Individual | 40% | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Quizzes | Individual | 30% | 1, 2 |
Content
- Theoretical perspectives in criminology (including biological, psychological, sociological)
- Defining and measuring crime
- Australian criminal justice system
- Violent crimes
- Property crimes
- Crimes against the person
- White collar crimes
- Organised crime
Study resources
- Reading materials.