Course coordinator
Associate Professor Suzanna Fay
Please see the course Blackboard site for student consultation options with the Course Coordinator and tutors in this course.
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Social Science School
An overview of the nature of crime in Australia and the different approaches to understanding criminal behaviour. The course seeks to ground students with an understanding of the causes of crime, the major methods for measuring crime, as well as the dominant theoretical perspectives in the field of Criminology.
CRIM1000 provides an overview of the major approaches to understanding criminal behaviour, and how these approaches help us understand and respond to particular crime problems.
During this course we will focus on issues such as:
- What is criminology? What is crime?
- How much crime is there in Australia? Who is at most risk of being a victim of crime? How do we measure crime?
- What are the major approaches to explaining crime? What can inhibit criminal behaviour? How might crime change over time?
- How might criminological knowledge impact the prevention of crime and the development of crime and justice policies?
This course is designed to broadly survey how we study criminal behaviour, provide insights into different issues studied in criminology, and prepare you (by introducing foundational concepts) for more advanced study in criminology.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course provides a general introduction to the field of criminology and serves as a pre-requisite for advanced criminology courses in the School of Social Science.ﾠ As an introduction, this course does not assume prior knowledge of criminology or social science.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
SOCY1040, CRIM7000
Course contact
School enquiries
Student Enquiries School of Social Science
Level 3, Michie Building (09), St Lucia campus, The University of Queensland.
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This is a first-year course and as such, engagement with students and course staff is critical for setting students up for success in this and future university classes.
Students enrolled in CRIM1000 will have live face-to-faceﾠlectures that are timetable on campus. Face-to-face tutorials will be offered most weeks of the semester.ﾠ
Students are required to actively participate in tutorial workshops and lectures. There are multiple options for participation and these will be explained in the lecture in week 1.
All lectures will be recorded and made available online. Tutorials are not recorded.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to provide students with an overview of the nature of crime ﾠin Australian and international contexts.ﾠ It will provide a thorough grounding in the various criminological approaches to understanding the causes of criminal behaviour and will examine the major methods for measuring crime, as well as the dominant theoretical perspectives in the field of Criminology.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand the measurement and distribution of crime
LO2.
Understand major theories and concepts that relate to the causes of criminal behavior
LO3.
Have an appreciation for the evolution of criminological thought
LO4.
Undertake independent library research utilising academically relevant sources
LO5.
Manage information from a wide range of media, including academic sources
LO6.
Understand and identify ethical issues and limitations in criminological research
LO7.
Review, assess and synthesise theory and policy
LO8.
Develop a reasoned, academically informed argument
LO9.
Produce assessment that is clear and structured
LO10.
Demonstrate an understanding of the sociological nature of crime and criminal justice practices
LO11.
Appreciate social diversity and inequality and understand their impact on the behavior and the treatment of individuals and groups.
LO12.
Work collegially alongside fellow students
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | AI Generated Annotated Bibliography Critique | 30% |
29/08/2025 4:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique | Crime Story Analysis | 40% |
10/11/2025 4:00 pm |
| Quiz, Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Tutorial Exercises
|
30% |
21/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 4/09/2025 - 5/09/2025 18/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 25/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 9/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 16/10/2025 - 17/10/2025
To be submitted at the end of each tutorial. |
Assessment details
AI Generated Annotated Bibliography Critique
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
29/08/2025 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L09, L11
Task description
Your annotated bibliography has three goals: (1) to help develop critical thinking about the use of AI-generated texts; (2) to help you identify effective source material (scientific references); (3) and to get you to think about whose voices are represented in your references and how your own perspective shapes your research choices. Good source material leads to effective writing! Information will be provided in your tutorial on what each of these elements mean, how you can go about it, as well as how to evaluate AI-Generated texts.
Two AI-Generated Annotated Bibliographies have been provided on Blackboard in the Assessment folder. Choose ONE of these to critique for this assessment and download it to your computer to work on. Then complete steps 1-3 below. The word count applies cumulatively to steps 2 & 3 only. Please note that your tutorial in Week 3 will include a walk-through on how to do this assessment.
STEP 1: Reply to the comments in the AI Generated Annotated Bibliography Word document regarding the content provided by ChatGPT. See exemplar from the Week 3 for how to do this.
STEP 2: Write a statement that critiques your selected AI Generated Annotated Bibliography and answers the following three questions:
- What are the strengths of the AI-generated Annotated bibliography?
- What are the weaknesses of the AI-generated bibliography?
- What is one risk or ethical question raised about using AI generated articles?
STEP 3:
Think about what crime type or criminological topic you're drawn to for your upcoming crime story analysis (e.g., youth crime, domestic violence, white-collar crime, cybercrime, gang violence, etc.).
On your own -- without Gen Ai to help you, find a research article on a criminological topic that genuinely interests you and that you feel would be useful for understanding crime stories in this area. Include the following components in the annotation:
Citation in APA 7th
Summary of the article (key findings, methodology, theoretical framework)
Reflection on relevance: How this article could help you understand crime stories in this area and what insights it provides
Positionality reflection: A brief statement about why this particular topic or type of crime interests you and how your own background, experiences, or perspective might influence how you approach studying this area. Consider questions like:
- What draws you to this particular crime type or criminological issue?
- How might your age, background, experiences, or identity shape your interest in this topic?
- What assumptions or biases might you bring to studying this area?
- How might your perspective be different from someone with a different background?
This positionality reflection will help prepare you for the more detailed positionality statement required in your crime story analysis assessment.
An exemplar is available on Blackboard for you to view the suggested style and format for your annotation.
Why am I assigning this task?
The annotated bibliography aims to provide you with critical skills around finding good quality, respectable, and legitimate resources to help build your arguments. Secondly, to draw attention to what kind of research, and which voices you might want to include from the scholarly literature to help inform your argument for your major assessment. Finally, it introduces you to the concept of positionality—understanding how your own background and perspective shapes your research interests and analytical approach, which is essential for thoughtful criminological analysis.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS Support Team.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please note that from Semester 2, 2025 the Assessment Procedure has changed. You must submit a request for an extension as soon as it becomes clear you need an extension. Your request should be submitted no later than the assessment item's due date and time.
The request must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. A list of acceptable reasons for an extension and the evidence you must provide can be found here. Your request may be refused if you do not meet the acceptable reasons for an extension. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Students who are registered with Student Support and Wellbeing Services may apply for an extension without providing documentation. This extension request must be the student’s first extension request for the assessment item. If you proceed with an extension request based on your SAP, you will be ineligible to use your discretionary extension for the same assessment item. In the School of Social Science, extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require students to provide their SAP along with additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
A student is eligible for a discretionary extension for one assessment task per semester for a duration of 2 calendar days or less. A discretionary extension may only be used on a student’s first extension request for an assessment task.
A student may have a maximum of 3 extension requests approved for a single assessment task. If a third extension is necessary, you must submit an Assessment Management Plan in addition to your supporting documentation with your request. In exceptional circumstances, a fourth extension may be requested through the grievance and appeals process.
Extension requests exceeding the maximum extension period stated for a piece of assessment will only be considered under exceptional circumstances (circumstances outside of your control) with additional supporting documentation.
Late applications must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date and time. The School of Social Science will not accept personal statements.
Extension requests are processed and managed by the School of Social Science Administration Team.
Extensions in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Work will not be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Crime Story Analysis
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
10/11/2025 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09
Task description
Over the course of the semester each lecture begins with a true crime story. These stories are designed to connect you to the core theoretical questions addressed in each lecture, build empathy and curiosity by bridging the gap between studying crime and lived experience.
You will choose a crime story that interests you and use ONE criminological theory to help make sense of it. Your task is to tell this story in a compelling way, then demonstrate how criminological theory can deepen our understanding of why this crime occurred. Think of theory as a lens that reveals patterns, connections, and explanations that might not be obvious from the surface details of the story.
Task Description:
Part A: Tell Your Crime Story (approx. 600-700 words)
Choose a real crime story, event, or incident that interests you. This could be:
- A high-profile case you've followed in the media
- A historical crime that fascinates you
- A local incident from your community
- A crime story from your family history (with appropriate sensitivity)
- An international case that caught your attention
Tell this story as a narrative that includes:
- The key people involved (offender, victims, key figures)
- The sequence of events leading up to, during, and after the crime
- The social, economic, and environmental context
- The aftermath and consequences
- What makes this story compelling or significant to you
Write this as an engaging story that would capture a reader's interest, not just a dry recitation of facts.
Part B: Unpack Your Story Using Criminological Theory (approx 1000 words)
Choose ONE criminological theory from our course readings and lectures to analyse your story. Your goal is to show how this theory helps us understand the crime in ways that wouldn't be obvious from just hearing the story.
Your analysis should:
- Clearly explain your chosen theory and its key principles and how they work together to explain the crime
- Apply the theory systematically to your story, showing how it illuminates different aspects of the crime
- Demonstrate what the theory helps us see that we might have missed
- Acknowledge what the theory cannot explain or where it falls short
Part C: Positionality Statement (approximately 200 words)
Reflect on why you chose this particular story and how your background might influence your analysis. Consider your relationship to the case and any potential biases or insights this creates. See the information on Blackboard on how to write a positionality statement.
Suggested Structure:
- Introduction (including why this story matters and a preview of your argument)
- The Crime Story (your compelling narrative)
- Theoretical Lens (explanation of your chosen theory)
- Making Sense of the Story (applying theory to understand the crime)
- Limitations and Reflections (what the theory can't explain, your positionality)
- Conclusion (what we gain from this theoretical understanding)
- References (APA 7th style)
- AI Usage Statement
Ethical Guidelines:
- Treat all people in your story with dignity and respect
- Be sensitive to victims and their families
- If discussing people you know personally, protect their privacy
- Consider the ongoing impact of sharing this story
Source Requirements:
- A minimum of 6 scholarly, peer-reviewed references (see options above)
- Reliable sources about your chosen case (news reports, court documents, official reports)
- Ensure you can access sufficient information about your case
Technical Requirements:
You may use AI to SUPPORT your writing, but you must include an AI usage statement as an appendix. Failure to include this statement will result in a grade of 0. Tutorials will include a discussion of what appropriate AI usage looks like for this assessment. Additional resources are available through UQ AI Student Hub.
The reference list and AI statement are not included in the word count.
Why This Assignment Matters:
Crime stories surround us in media, conversations, and community experiences, but we often accept surface-level explanations for why crimes occur. This assignment develops your ability to look deeper—to use criminological theory as a tool for understanding complex human behaviour and social problems. By choosing your own story, you'll engage more meaningfully with both the human reality of crime and the analytical power of criminological thinking. This skill of applying theoretical frameworks to real-world problems is essential for anyone working in criminal justice, policy, research, or community safety.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS Support Team.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please note that from Semester 2, 2025 the Assessment Procedure has changed. You must submit a request for an extension as soon as it becomes clear you need an extension. Your request should be submitted no later than the assessment item's due date and time.
The request must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. A list of acceptable reasons for an extension and the evidence you must provide can be found here. Your request may be refused if you do not meet the acceptable reasons for an extension. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Students who are registered with Student Support and Wellbeing Services may apply for an extension without providing documentation. This extension request must be the student’s first extension request for the assessment item. If you proceed with an extension request based on your SAP, you will be ineligible to use your discretionary extension for the same assessment item. In the School of Social Science, extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require students to provide their SAP along with additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
A student is eligible for a discretionary extension for one assessment task per semester for a duration of 2 calendar days or less. A discretionary extension may only be used on a student’s first extension request for an assessment task.
A student may have a maximum of 3 extension requests approved for a single assessment task. If a third extension is necessary, you must submit an Assessment Management Plan in addition to your supporting documentation with your request. In exceptional circumstances, a fourth extension may be requested through the grievance and appeals process.
Extension requests exceeding the maximum extension period stated for a piece of assessment will only be considered under exceptional circumstances (circumstances outside of your control) with additional supporting documentation.
Late applications must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date and time. The School of Social Science will not accept personal statements.
Extension requests are processed and managed by the School of Social Science Administration Team.
Extensions in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Work will not be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Tutorial Exercises
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz, Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
21/08/2025 - 22/08/2025
4/09/2025 - 5/09/2025
18/09/2025 - 19/09/2025
25/09/2025 - 26/09/2025
9/10/2025 - 10/10/2025
16/10/2025 - 17/10/2025
To be submitted at the end of each tutorial.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L07, L08, L10, L12
Task description
Tutorials in CRIM1000 are designed to do two things: First, give you important information and direction in completing your assessments. Second, to help you practice and develop your theory application skills learned in the lecture and reading material each week.
During tutorials in weeks 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11, you will complete an interactive exercise, each worth 10 points. These exercises are based on analysing and responding to real-world crime scenarios presented through videos, case studies, artifacts, or news reports shown in class. You will work through these scenarios by applying criminological theories and concepts to explain criminal behaviour, identify contributing factors, and develop analytical responses.
These exercises are designed to help you practice critical thinking skills, engage with real-world crime scenarios, and demonstrate your understanding of lecture content and reading material through practical application. Explicit instructions on how each exercise works will be provided at the beginning of each tutorial.
Assessment Security Requirements:
These are secure, identity-verified assessments with the following requirements:
· In-person attendance mandatory - Exercises can only be completed during your assigned tutorial
· No digital devices permitted - Computers, phones, tablets, or other digital devices cannot be used during the exercise
· Paper-based responses only - You must complete responses on the paper materials provided by your tutor
· No external materials - Textbooks, notes, or outside materials are not permitted during the exercise
· No AI assistance - Artificial intelligence tools cannot be used to assist or complete these exercises
· Translation exception - If you require translation software due to language needs, you must notify your tutor BEFORE the tutorial begins
Grading Structure:
There are 6 exercises offered over the course of the semester. You may attempt all of them; however, your best 3 exercise scores will contribute to 30% of your final grade. Each exercise is worth 10 points (total possible: 30 points toward final grade).
Since you have multiple opportunities to complete exercises throughout the semester, no make-ups, extensions, or alternative arrangements are available. This is not a formal examination, so deferred assessment options do not apply.
Why does this assessment matter?
These interactive exercises are designed to help you apply theoretical knowledge to real-world crime scenarios in a supervised setting. They are designed to ensure that you are meeting the learning outcomes of this course and develop skills including critical thinking, give you an opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned, and build your confidence in theory application before your major assessment. In addition, these exercises help you to practice your exam-style thinking in a low-stakes environment and ensure the academic integrity of your learning.
Submission guidelines
Submission must be completed on the worksheets provided in class and returned to your tutor at the end of the tutorial.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Exercises are based on tutorial activities. There are 6 opportunities to complete the exercises. You must complete 3.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Work will not be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Supplementary assessment is an additional opportunity to demonstrate that the learning requirements for an eligible course have been satisfied and that the graduate attributes for the course have been attained. Supplementary assessment may only be granted where Supplementary Assessment – procedures allow. A passing grade of 4 (or P) is the highest grade that can be awarded in a course where supplementary assessment has been granted. For further information on supplementary assessment please see my.UQ.
Additional assessment information
Academic Integrity: All students must complete the Academic Integrity Modules https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity/
School Guide for Written Assessments: School of Social Science Guide for Written Assessments
Release of Marks: The marks and feedback for assessments will be released to students in a timely manner, prior to the due date of the next assessment piece for the course. This is with the exception of the final piece of assessment. The marks and feedback for the final assessment item will only be made available to the student on the Finalisation of Grades date at the end of semester.
Assessment Re-mark: For information on requesting an assessment re-mark, please view the following page on my.UQ: https://my.uq.edu.au/querying-result
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
There is a textbook and a series of readings required for this course. The textbook (Akers et. al. 2021) is available from the university bookshop, available for digital download (the quickest and least expensive version of the text), and at the UQ Library. All other required material is linked on the Blackboard Site
Other useful sources of information are as follows:
Study skills,ﾠassignments and referencing:
Burdess, N.ﾠ1991.ﾠHandbook of Student Skills for the Social Sciences and Humanities.ﾠSydney: Prentice-Hall.
Marshall, L. & Rowland, F.ﾠ1993.ﾠA Guide to Learning Independently.ﾠBuckingham:ﾠOpen University Press.
Williams, L. & Germov, J.ﾠ2001. Surviving First Year Uni. Sydney:ﾠAllen and Unwin.
School of Social Science Assignment Writing Guide (under "Student Resources" at www.socialscience.uq.edu.au)
APA (American Psychological Association) 6th ed. UQ Library "How To" Guide at http://www.library.uq.edu.au/training/citation/apa_6.pdf
Databases for locating research materials on criminology:
CINCH
Sociological Abstracts
Social Sciences Index
AGIS
InfoTrac
Selected journals in criminology:
American Scoiological Review
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology
British Journal of Criminology
Crime and Delinquency
Criminal Justice Review
Current Issues in Criminal Justice
Criminology
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency
Justice Quarterly
Law and Society Review
The Journal of Sociology
Theoretical Criminology
Selected websites with information on crime and justice:
Australian Institute of Criminology (www.aic.gov.au)
Australian Law Reform Commission (www.alrc.gov.au)
Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department (www.ag.gov.au)
Crime and Misconduct Commission (www.cmc.qld.gov.au)
New South Wales Bureau of Crime Staitsics andﾠResearch (www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/bocsar)
Queensland Courts (www.courts.qld.gov.au)
Queensland Government departments (www.qld.gov.au/html/pathways.htm#departments)
Queensland Law Reform Commission (www.qlrc.qld.gov.au)
U.K. Home Office (www.homeoffice.gov.uk)
U.S. Department of Justice (www.usdoj.gov)
The Vera Institute (www.vera.org)
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (28 Jul - 03 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 1 Lecture: What makes something criminal? Understanding Crime and Criminology Introduction to course and basic concepts. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L10 |
Week 2 (04 Aug - 10 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 2 Lecture: How do we really know about crime? Measuring the Unmeasurable What are the major ways that criminologists learn about crime and criminality? Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L05, L06, L10, L11 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 1 Introduction to Assessments and the Semester 2 Tutorial Program. Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L07, L09 |
|
Week 3 (11 Aug - 17 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 3 Lecture: Who commits crime? Patterns and Stereotypes The correlates of age, sex, race and class and crime. Learning outcomes: L01, L05, L06, L10, L11 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 2 Critical thinking and Using AI in your Assessments. Learning outcomes: L02, L07, L09, L12 |
|
Week 4 (18 Aug - 24 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 4 Lecture: Does location matter? Neighbourhoods and Crime How are our communities organised to prevent or promote crime? Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L08 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 3 Introduction to Case Study Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L09, L12 |
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Week 5 (25 Aug - 31 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 5 Lecture : How do we learn criminal behaviour? The Role of Associations How are we influenced by our peers and other associations? Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L07, L10 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 4 Tutorial Case Study Activities Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L09, L12 |
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Week 6 (01 Sep - 07 Sep) |
Lecture |
Week 6 Lecture: Can Criminal Behaviour be taught? Social Learning and Crime How do the principles of "learning" help us understand how criminal behaviour is learned or unlearned? Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L07, L10 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 5 Referencing and talking about Ethical AI Learning outcomes: L04, L05, L06, L09, L12 |
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Week 7 (08 Sep - 14 Sep) |
Lecture |
Week 7 Lecture: Does inequality drive crime? Social Structure and Deviance How does inequality in our society help us understand crime? Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L06, L07, L10, L11 |
Week 8 (15 Sep - 21 Sep) |
Lecture |
Week 8 Lecture: How does stress lead to crime? Understanding Social Strain Can the strains/stressors that we experience as individuals help us understand why people offend? Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L06, L07, L10, L11 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 6 Tutorial Case Study Activities. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L09, L12 |
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Week 9 (22 Sep - 28 Sep) |
Lecture |
Week 9 Lecture: What prevents crime? The power of social control How do our parents and teachers influence behavior? Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L06, L07, L08, L10 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 7 Tutorial Case Study Activities Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L09, L12 |
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Mid Sem break (29 Sep - 05 Oct) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Mid-semester break |
Week 10 (06 Oct - 12 Oct) |
Lecture |
Week 10 Lecture: How does offending change over time? Social Institutions and Crime How are we socialised to behave in different ways? Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L06, L07, L08, L10 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 8 Writing Basics and Academic Writing Style. Learning outcomes: L05, L07, L08, L09 |
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Week 11 (13 Oct - 19 Oct) |
Lecture |
Week 11 Lecture: Do Labels Create Criminals? The Impact of Social Reactions Does how we are labeled make a difference to criminality? Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L07, L10, L11 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 9 Tutorial Case Study Activities Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L09, L12 |
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Week 12 (20 Oct - 26 Oct) |
Lecture |
Week 12 Lecture: Who Makes the Rules? Power, Conflict, and Criminal Law Who gets to decide who and what is criminal? Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L07, L10, L11 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 10 Assessment Consults Learning outcomes: L04, L07, L08, L09 |
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Week 13 (27 Oct - 02 Nov) |
Lecture |
Week 13 Lecture: Where Can Criminology Take You? Career Paths and Applications Course summary and conversations about the utility of criminological education and skills and where you might go next. Learning outcomes: L05, L06, L10, L11 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.