Measurements And Patterns Of Crimes And Deliquency
- Social Sciences
- 200 level
- 3 credit units
- 283 pages
- 25 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 200 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CSS242, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 PATTERNS OF GOVERNMENT POLITICAL CRIME IN NIGERIAPage 203
- UNIT 2 PATTERNS OF PHYSICAL BODY CRIME IN NIGERIAPage 214
- UNIT 3: PATTERNS OF SCHOOL ORIENTED DELINQUENCY IN NIGERIAPage 223
- UNIT 4: PATTERNS OF CRIME ORIENTED DELINQUENCY IN NIGERIAPage 231
- UNIT 5 PATTERNS OF ANTISOCIAL DELINQUENCY IN NIGERIAPage 238
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CSS242 · UNIT 1 DEFINING CRIME
The dates for submission of all assignments will be communicated to you. You will also be told the date of completing the study units and dates for examinations.
What you should be able to do
- Define crime and delinquency
- Explain the theories of crime and delinquency
- Identify methods for measuring crime and delinquency
- Analyze patterns and trends of crime in Nigeria
- Differentiate between crime and delinquency
- Discuss the impact of crime and delinquency on society
What it prepares you for
- Police Officer
- Criminologist
- Social Worker
- Law Enforcement Analyst
- Security Consultant
- Law Enforcement
- Corrections
- Social Services
- Government Agencies
- Security Firms
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Crime and Society
Unit 3: Theories of Crime
Theories of crime require understanding of different schools of thought and their application to real-world scenarios, demanding critical analysis.
- Module 3: Measurement of Crime and Delinquency
Unit 1: Measuring Crime and Delinquency
Requires understanding of statistical methods and data interpretation, which can be challenging for students without a strong quantitative background.
- Module 4: Patterns and Trends of Crime in Nigeria
Unit 3: Patterns of Fiscal Crime in Nigeria
Requires understanding of complex financial transactions and international regulations, demanding analytical skills.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 114 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Crime and Society
Unit 1: Defining Crime · 6 hours
Define crime. Identify intricacies of crimes. Use crime concepts and terminologies. Explain reasons for crime in society.
Unit 2: History of Crime · 6 hours
Explain the origin of crime. Identify causes of crime. List types of crime. Identify precursors of crime.
- Week 2Module 1: Crime and Society
Unit 3: Theories of Crime · 6 hours
Explain the meaning of criminology. Identify how criminology started. Discuss theoretical underpinning of criminology.
Unit 4: Classification of Crime · 6 hours
Identify types of crime. Explain crime against humanity. Recognise basis of racial crimes.
- Week 3Module 1: Crime and Society
Unit 5: Impact of Crime · 6 hours
Define impact of crime. Describe Criminal Justice System. Recognise relationship between crime and society.
- Week 4Module 2: Delinquency and Society
Unit 1: Delinquency Defined · 6 hours
Give concise definitions of delinquency. Identify exacerbations surrounding delinquency. Explain reasons for delinquency in society.
Unit 2: Causes of Delinquency · 6 hours
Explain origin of delinquency. Identify reasons for delinquency. Discuss risk factors for delinquency.
- Week 5Module 2: Delinquency and Society
Unit 3: Theories of Delinquency · 6 hours
Explain the theories of delinquency. Apply the theories to reality. Discuss the theoretical underpinning of delinquency.
- Week 6Module 2: Delinquency and Society
Unit 4: Type of Delinquency · 6 hours
Identify different types of delinquent acts.
- Week 7Module 2: Delinquency and Society
Unit 5: Impact of Delinquency · 6 hours
Describe the impact of delinquency. Recognise the relationship between delinquency and society. Explain the importance of theory in research.
- Week 8Module 3: Measurement of Crime and Delinquency
Unit 1: Measuring Crime and Delinquency · 6 hours
Explain crime and delinquency measurement. Identify problems surrounding measurement. Recognise how crime is recorded and classified.
Unit 2: Victims Report method · 6 hours
Explain victim report method. How victims feel when reporting crime. Problems surrounding measurement.
- Week 9Module 3: Measurement of Crime and Delinquency
Unit 3: Police Report/Administrative Data Method · 6 hours
Police Report/Administrative Data Defined. Problems of Police Report. Improving Police Report.
Unit 4: Self Report Method · 6 hours
Defining Self-Report. Typing Theories of Delinquency. Other Theories of Delinquency.
- Week 10Module 4: Patterns and Trends of Crime in Nigeria
Unit 1: Patterns of Property Crime in Nigeria · 6 hours
Robbery/Bank Robbery. Art Theft/Carjacking/Burglary/Organised Retail Crime. Theft/Piracy.
- Week 11Module 4: Patterns and Trends of Crime in Nigeria
Unit 2: Patterns of Person Crime in Nigeria · 6 hours
Kidnapping. Murder/Suicide. Rape/Statutory Rape. Perjury/Blackmail.
- Week 12Module 4: Patterns and Trends of Crime in Nigeria
Unit 3: Patterns of Fiscal Crime in Nigeria · 6 hours
Money Laundering. Tax evasion/Tax avoidance. Confidence Trickery/Fraud/Advance fee fraud/White Collar Crime. Forgery.
- Week 13Module 4: Patterns and Trends of Crime in Nigeria
Unit 4: Patterns of Terroristic Crime in Nigeria · 6 hours
Terrorism/Terrorist Financing. Aircraft Hijacking. Organised Crime.
Unit 5: Patterns of Trafficking Crime in Nigeria · 6 hours
Arms Trafficking. Child Trafficking. Human Trafficking. Illegal Drug Trade.
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking crime theories to specific crime types (Units 3-5)
- Practice applying measurement techniques to hypothetical crime data (Units 7-9)
- Focus on understanding the patterns and trends of different crime categories in Nigeria (Units 10-14)
- Review case studies of successful crime prevention strategies in Nigeria
- Prioritize studying the legal definitions of key terms and offences from the Criminal Code Act
Questions students ask about this course
What is CSS242 about?
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.
How many units does CSS242 have?
CSS242, Measurements And Patterns Of Crimes And Deliquency, has 25 units across 5 modules, over 283 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CSS242?
CSS242 carries 3 credit units, at 200 level in Social Sciences.
Is CSS242 hard?
CSS242 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does CSS242 take to study?
About 200 hours of study, spread across its 25 units.
How is CSS242 assessed?
CSS242 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with CSS242?
Police Officer, Criminologist, Social Worker, Law Enforcement Analyst and Security Consultant.