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CSS242Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Measurements And Patterns Of Crimes And Deliquency

This course explores the measurements and patterns of crime and delinquency, focusing on techniques for measuring crime and delinquency, including victim reports, police data, and self-report methods. It examines the patterns and trends of crime and delinquency in Nigeria, covering property, person, fiscal, terroristic, and trafficking crimes. The course also delves into the theories of crime and delinquency, providing a comprehensive understanding of these phenomena within the Nigerian context.

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200h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
CrimeDelinquencyMeasurementPatternsNigeria

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Defining Crime and Delinquency

2

Theories of Crime and Delinquency

3

Measurement Techniques

4

Patterns of Crime in Nigeria

5

Trends of Delinquency in Nigeria

6

Impact of Crime and Delinquency

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Crime and Society

12h

Unit 1: Defining Crime

6 study hours
  • Define crime
  • Identify intricacies of crimes
  • Use crime concepts and terminologies
  • Explain reasons for crime in society

Unit 2: History of Crime

6 study hours
  • Explain the origin of crime
  • Identify causes of crime
  • List types of crime
  • Identify precursors of crime
Week
2

Module 1: Crime and Society

12h

Unit 3: Theories of Crime

6 study hours
  • Explain the meaning of criminology
  • Identify how criminology started
  • Discuss theoretical underpinning of criminology

Unit 4: Classification of Crime

6 study hours
  • Identify types of crime
  • Explain crime against humanity
  • Recognise basis of racial crimes
Week
3

Module 1: Crime and Society

6h

Unit 5: Impact of Crime

6 study hours
  • Define impact of crime
  • Describe Criminal Justice System
  • Recognise relationship between crime and society
Week
4

Module 2: Delinquency and Society

12h

Unit 1: Delinquency Defined

6 study hours
  • Give concise definitions of delinquency
  • Identify exacerbations surrounding delinquency
  • Explain reasons for delinquency in society

Unit 2: Causes of Delinquency

6 study hours
  • Explain origin of delinquency
  • Identify reasons for delinquency
  • Discuss risk factors for delinquency
Week
5

Module 2: Delinquency and Society

6h

Unit 3: Theories of Delinquency

6 study hours
  • Explain the theories of delinquency
  • Apply the theories to reality
  • Discuss the theoretical underpinning of delinquency
Week
6

Module 2: Delinquency and Society

6h

Unit 4: Type of Delinquency

6 study hours
  • Identify different types of delinquent acts
Week
7

Module 2: Delinquency and Society

6h

Unit 5: Impact of Delinquency

6 study hours
  • Describe the impact of delinquency
  • Recognise the relationship between delinquency and society
  • Explain the importance of theory in research
Week
8

Module 3: Measurement of Crime and Delinquency

12h

Unit 1: Measuring Crime and Delinquency

6 study hours
  • Explain crime and delinquency measurement
  • Identify problems surrounding measurement
  • Recognise how crime is recorded and classified

Unit 2: Victims Report method

6 study hours
  • Explain victim report method
  • How victims feel when reporting crime
  • Problems surrounding measurement
Week
9

Module 3: Measurement of Crime and Delinquency

12h

Unit 3: Police Report/Administrative Data Method

6 study hours
  • Police Report/Administrative Data Defined
  • Problems of Police Report
  • Improving Police Report

Unit 4: Self Report Method

6 study hours
  • Defining Self-Report
  • Typing Theories of Delinquency
  • Other Theories of Delinquency
Week
10

Module 4: Patterns and Trends of Crime in Nigeria

6h

Unit 1: Patterns of Property Crime in Nigeria

6 study hours
  • Robbery/Bank Robbery
  • Art Theft/Carjacking/Burglary/Organised Retail Crime
  • Theft/Piracy
Week
11

Module 4: Patterns and Trends of Crime in Nigeria

6h

Unit 2: Patterns of Person Crime in Nigeria

6 study hours
  • Kidnapping
  • Murder/Suicide
  • Rape/Statutory Rape
  • Perjury/Blackmail
Week
12

Module 4: Patterns and Trends of Crime in Nigeria

6h

Unit 3: Patterns of Fiscal Crime in Nigeria

6 study hours
  • Money Laundering
  • Tax evasion/Tax avoidance
  • Confidence Trickery/Fraud/Advance fee fraud/White Collar Crime
  • Forgery
Week
13

Module 4: Patterns and Trends of Crime in Nigeria

12h

Unit 4: Patterns of Terroristic Crime in Nigeria

6 study hours
  • Terrorism/Terrorist Financing
  • Aircraft Hijacking
  • Organised Crime

Unit 5: Patterns of Trafficking Crime in Nigeria

6 study hours
  • Arms Trafficking
  • Child Trafficking
  • Human Trafficking
  • Illegal Drug Trade

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking crime theories to specific crime types (Units 3-5)

2

Practice applying measurement techniques to hypothetical crime data (Units 7-9)

3

Focus on understanding the patterns and trends of different crime categories in Nigeria (Units 10-14)

4

Review case studies of successful crime prevention strategies in Nigeria

5

Prioritize studying the legal definitions of key terms and offences from the Criminal Code Act

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