Unit details
ACR101 - Introducing Crime and Criminology
| Offering information: | Commences 2014. |
|---|---|
| Offered at: | (G, X) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | ASL113 |
| Unit chair: | N Asquith |
| Incompatible with: | ASL113 |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications | |
Content
This unit introduces students to the various ways in which we think about and respond to crime and its control. It introduces some of the key frameworks for understanding and explaining crime and examines some of the main types of crime. Examples include crimes between persons, groups and organisations, and crimes at local, national and international levels. The unit also provides a foundation for future study in criminology subjects.
Assessment
- Knowledge and Skills Audit (ePortfolio) (10%)
- Online Exercises (10%)
- Research and Writing Exercise (1500 words – 40%)
- Examination (40%)
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $755 | $755 | $2269 | $2442 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
