POL 111 - Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law

3 credits

Consideration of law as a function of our culture with particular emphasis on the origin and history of law, codes, common and statutory law, and the establishment of a government under law is examined. Definitions of crimes and classifications of offenses are considered, along with the basic principles and concepts of law. Case studies of crimes in selected categories are considered for analysis.

Notes: Was PSPOL 111 previous to Fall 2010.

Offered fall semester.