CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law

Institution:

Odessa College

Subject:

Description:

3 hours A study of the nature of criminal law; philosophical and historical development; major defi nitions and concepts; classifi cation of crime; elements of crimes and penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations; criminal responsibilities. The student will explain the historical and philosophical development of the nature of criminal law; describe defi nitions and concepts of criminal law and the classifi cations of crimes and penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations; list the elements of crimes using the Texas statutes as an illustration; and discuss criminal responsibilities as they apply to the criminal statutes. (SCANS 1, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11) Prerequisite: None.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.odessa.edu

Phone Number:

(432) 335-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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