CRIM 102
Serial Killer (CRIM 102)
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Serial Killer
| Credits | Contact Hours |
|---|---|
| 3.0 | 3.0 |
Course Description
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENGL 115, ENGL 103W, ENGL 103, or ENGL 104, or satisfactory test scores placing into ENGL 103W or higher. Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 115 allowed. This course examines the extent, causes, and social characteristics of serial killers. After examining general criminological theories and the characteristics of murders, the course will investigate the popular images about serial killers, the motivations of these offenders, the distribution of their crimes over time and across geographical areas, elements surrounding these offenses, and the offenders' methods of selecting victims. The topics of homicide investigation techniques, crime profiling, and the criminal prosecution of serial killers will also be covered in the course. Video material, case studies, and results from current research will provide a comprehensive investigation of these extreme and rare forms of criminal behavior. [Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer].
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| Day | Time | Campus | Method | Building |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2024 - 05/03/2024 | 02:20 PM - 03:50 PM | Dowagiac | Hybrid | Foster W Daugherty Building-709 |
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