The general framework of a special topics course in Criminology will be:
1) Historical Context
2) Theories
3) Legislation / Policy
4) Procedure / Practical Applications
5) Critiques / Debates
The course will employ a variety of instructional methods to accomplish its objectives, including some of the following:
Lecture
Seminar
Lab
Field Experience in Communtiy or Correctional Setting
Group and Panel Discussions
Class Projects and Conferences
The course evaluation will be in accordance with 51 and Criminology/Legal Studies Department policies. Evaluations will be based on course objectives. The specific evaluation criteria will be provided by the instructor at the beginning of the semester.
An example of a possible evaluation scheme would be:
Term paper 25%
Midterm 25%
Class Project 25%
Final Exam 25%
At the conclusion of this course, the successful student will be able to:
1) Identify and describe theoretical perspectives relevant to the specific topic of the course.
2) Define key terms and concepts relevant to the specific topic of the course.
3) Apply relevant legislation and/or policy to the specific topic of the course.
4) Examine relevant procedures and/or practices related to the specific topic of the course.
5) Address current questions and debates regarding the specific topic of the course.
Texts and resources will be regularly curated by instructors relevant to specific course topics.
Courses listed here must be completed prior to this course:
Minimum of 45 credits including CRIM 1100, 1150, and either 1120 or 1170
Courses listed here must be completed either prior to or simultaneously with this course:
Courses listed here are equivalent to this course and cannot be taken for further credit:
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Below are current transfer agreements from 51 to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the .
| Institution | Transfer details for CRIM 4510 |
|---|---|
| College of the Rockies (COTR) | COTR CRIM 2XX (3) |
| Okanagan College (OC) | OC CRIM 4XX (3) |
| Simon Fraser University (SFU) | No credit |
| Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU CRIM 4XXX (3) |
| Trinity Western University (TWU) | TWU GENS 4XX (3) |
| University Canada West (UCW) | UCW CRIM 4XX (3) |
| University of Northern BC (UNBC) | UNBC SOSC 4XX (3) |
| CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CRN
24168
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Tue | Instructor last name
Huitson
Instructor first name
Niki
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Course status
Open
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This course will expose students to more advanced and sometimes controversial areas of forensic science used in the criminal justice system today. Students will critically examine and evaluate the use and interpretation of each “science”. Most of the “sciences” occur outside the crime lab and require extensive and in-depth training in very specific fields. Some of the topics covered include entomology, pathology, odontology, anthropology, taphonomy, botany, and crime scene analysis. Instruction will include lectures, labs, and outdoor crime scene examination. Students will be exposed to a range of subjects and scientists in the field. Students should be aware that some of the material studied will be extremely disturbing. Any student who feels that the nature of the topics may be too upsetting is discouraged from taking this course.
See Legal Studies (LGST) for other university transferable law and legal system courses.