CRI10002 · Swinburne University of Technology
Fundamentals of Criminology
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
What it covers
This unit provides students with an overview of the discipline of criminology through a presentation of both the major theoretical models as well as the application of these models to a variety of criminal justice settings. Students will learn the breadth of the field of criminology as well as the importance of theoretical models when developing research and programming within the criminal justice system.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Individual | 10% |
| Portfolio | Individual | 40% |
| Research Essay | Individual | 50% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |