CRIM 203
The Criminal Mind: Crime and Individual Differences
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for CRIM 203.
Description
Examines the phenomena of crime and punishment from a psychological perspective. Particular attention is paid to psychological explanations of crime, the relationship between mental illness and crime and the role of psychology in law enforcement, the courts and corrections. Biosocial criminology, crime scene analysis, criminogenic risk and needs and rehabilitation are also examined.
Availability 2017
Semester 1
Lecturer(s)
Lecturer(s) Dr James Oleson
Reading/Texts
A course reader will be made available if required
Points
CRIM 203: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points from MĀORI 130, PHIL 103, POLITICS 109, PSYCH 108, SOCIOL 100, 101, 103
