SOC 645 - Dimensions of Homicide

Institution:

Southeastern Louisiana University

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Description:

Credit 3 hours. This course explores the different dimensions of homicide circumscribed by the legal definition of homicide as the act of one human being killed by another. The focus is on the broad spectrum of homicide ranging from killing in wartime, justifiable homicides by police and civilians, and legal executions. While criminal homicides involving interpersonal conflicts and concomitant felonies will be examined, less familiar forms of criminal homicide such as neonaticides, serial and gang murders will also be explored.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.selu.edu

Phone Number:

(985) 549-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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