Course syllabus

Sociology and Criminology, Faculty of Arts

Criminology 700: Research in Criminology

2017, Semester 2

30 Points

Prerequisites and restrictions

Course convenor and teaching staff:

Ronald Kramer

Room 928, Human Sciences Building

Class contact hours:

Wednesday, 2pm-5pm. Location: 114-G13 (Commerce A, Room G13)

Course description:

This course begins by examining the overarching logics and foundations that shape research processes. It then explores the core principles of research design before discussing particular methods of research that are frequently employed in the field of criminology and related disciplines. Students will be expected to complete a small research project based upon unobtrusive methods