Intro To Criminology Ii
- Social Sciences
- 100 level
- 3 credit units
- 275 pages
- 17 units
This course introduces students to criminology, criminal law, and the criminal justice system. It explores crime patterns, prevention techniques, and methods of studying crime. The course covers various criminological theories, including classical, positivist, and sociological perspectives. Students will learn about violent and property crimes, enterprise crime, and public order offenses. The course also examines the roles of police, courts, and corrections, as well as issues related to victims and human trafficking.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 104 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CSS136, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: CRIME, CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL LAWPage 7
- UNIT 2 : TRENDS AND PATTERNS OF CRIMEPage 24
- UNIT 3: CRIME PREVENTION & CONTROLPage 39
- Unit 1:The concept of criminal JusticePage 171
- UNIT 2 : POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENTPage 188
- UNIT 3 :THE JUDICIARY AND ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICEPage 205
- UNIT 4 :CORRECTIONSPage 226
- UNIT 5 : VICTIMS AND VICTIMIZATIONPage 239
- UNIT 6: TRANS-BORDER CRIME (HUMAN TRAFFICKING)Page 263
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CSS136 · UNIT 1: CRIME, CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL LAW
After completing the last unit, review the course and prepare yourself for the final examination. Ensure that you have achieved the unit objectives (listed at the beginning of each unit) and the course objectives (listed in the Course Guide).
What you should be able to do
- Define crime, criminology, and criminal law.
- Explain various criminological theories.
- Identify the causes and types of crime.
- Understand the components and processes of the criminal justice system.
- Analyze the problems and rights of crime victims.
What it prepares you for
- Police Officer
- Correctional Officer
- Probation Officer
- Security Analyst
- Criminologist
- Law Enforcement
- Corrections
- Security
- Legal Services
- Government
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- MODULE 2
Unit 1: Classical Theories
Requires understanding of complex philosophical concepts and historical context.
- MODULE 3
Unit 4: Enterprise Crime: white collar, cyber and organized crime
Involves understanding of complex organizational structures and financial transactions.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 59 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1MODULE 1
Unit 1: Crime, Criminology and Criminal Law · 3 hours
Read the definition of crime and its elements.. Understand the sociological perspective on crime.. Explore the relationship between crime and criminal law..
Unit 2: Patterns and Trends of Crime · 2 hours
Analyze crime trends and patterns.. Identify factors influencing crime rates.. Understand the ecology of crime..
- Week 2MODULE 1
Unit 3: Crime Prevention & Control · 3 hours
Discuss crime prevention strategies.. Explain types of crime prevention.. Understand the Opportunity Theory of Crime Prevention..
- Week 3MODULE 1
Unit 4: Crime Statistics · 3 hours
Explain crime statistics and related concepts.. Identify sources of crime statistics.. Understand the uses of crime statistics..
- Week 4MODULE 1
Unit 5: Methods of Studying Criminology · 3 hours
Explain biographical methods of research.. Discuss cohort studies.. Explain survey research method..
- Week 5MODULE 2
Unit 1: Classical Theories · 3 hours
Define theory and explain classical theory.. Discuss the Neo-classical theory of crime.. Explain positivist theory..
Unit 2: Positivist Theories · 2 hours
Discuss biological theories.. Explain psychological theories.. Understand intelligence and crime..
- Week 6MODULE 2
Unit 3: Sociological Perspectives · 3 hours
Discuss sociological perspectives.. Explain the various learning theories.. Understand Differential Association Theory..
Unit 4: Radical Criminology · 2 hours
Explain Radical Criminology.. Discuss the types of crime and its effect.. Understand the concept of crime..
- Week 7MODULE 2
Unit 5: Critical and Feminist Criminology · 3 hours
Explain Critical and Feminist Criminology.. Understand the concepts of crime and its effect.. Discuss the types of crime and its effect..
Unit 1: Violent Crime I · 2 hours
Discuss the causes of violence.. Understand the concept of violence.. Explore the relationship between violence and crime..
- Week 8MODULE 3
Unit 2: Violent Crime II · 3 hours
Discuss the types of violent crime.. Understand the concept of violence.. Explore the relationship between violence and crime..
Unit 3: Property Crime · 2 hours
Discuss the types of property crime.. Understand the concept of property crime.. Explore the relationship between property crime and the society..
- Week 9MODULE 3
Unit 4: Enterprise Crime: white collar, cyber and organized crime · 3 hours
Discuss the types of enterprise crime.. Understand the concept of enterprise crime.. Explore the relationship between enterprise crime and the society..
Unit 5: Public Order Crime · 2 hours
Discuss the types of public order crime.. Understand the concept of public order crime.. Explore the relationship between public order crime and the society..
- Week 10MODULE 4
Unit 1: Criminal Justice System · 3 hours
Discuss the concept of criminal justice system.. Understand the concept of justice.. Explore the relationship between criminal justice system and the society..
Unit 2: Police and Law Enforcement · 2 hours
Discuss the functions of police.. Understand the concept of law enforcement.. Explore the relationship between police and the society..
- Week 11MODULE 4
Unit 3: The Judiciary Process · 3 hours
Discuss the functions of judiciary.. Understand the concept of justice.. Explore the relationship between judiciary and the society..
Unit 4: Corrections · 2 hours
Discuss the functions of correction.. Understand the concept of justice.. Explore the relationship between correction and the society..
- Week 12MODULE 4
Unit 5: Victims and Victimization · 3 hours
Discuss the concept of victims and victimization.. Understand the concept of justice.. Explore the relationship between victims and the society..
Unit 6: Trans-Border Crime (Human Trafficking) · 2 hours
Discuss the concept of trans-border crime.. Understand the concept of human trafficking.. Explore the relationship between human trafficking and the society..
- Week 13MODULE 4
Final Revision · 5 hours
Review all modules and units.. Prepare for final examination.. Complete any outstanding assignments..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.
- Create concept maps linking key theories from Modules 1 and 2.
- Focus on understanding the differences between types of crime in Module 3.
- Study the roles and functions of each component of the criminal justice system in Module 4.
- Pay close attention to the definitions and legal frameworks related to human trafficking in Unit 6 of Module 4.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CSS136 about?
This course introduces students to criminology, criminal law, and the criminal justice system. It explores crime patterns, prevention techniques, and methods of studying crime. The course covers various criminological theories, including classical, positivist, and sociological perspectives. Students will learn about violent and property crimes, enterprise crime, and public order offenses. The course also examines the roles of police, courts, and corrections, as well as issues related to victims and human trafficking.
How many units does CSS136 have?
CSS136, Intro To Criminology Ii, has 17 units across 3 modules, over 275 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CSS136?
CSS136 carries 3 credit units, at 100 level in Social Sciences.
Is CSS136 hard?
CSS136 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does CSS136 take to study?
About 104 hours of study, spread across its 17 units.
How is CSS136 assessed?
CSS136 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with CSS136?
Police Officer, Correctional Officer, Probation Officer, Security Analyst and Criminologist.