CRIM 102

THEORIES OF CRIME CAUSATION

GUIDING VERSES
 CRIM 102
COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is primarily

concerned with the development
and concepts of the different
theories on crime causation. It
deals with the role of such theories
in understanding crime and
criminal behavior.
 CRIM 102
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Furthermore, it includes a discussion
on the major schools of thought
relevant to the study on the causes of
crime and delinquency. Finally, this
course offers a thorough discussion on
the biological, sociological,
psychological and other aspects which
influence people to commit crimes.
 COURSE LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Distinguish biological, sociological,
psychological and integrated
influences on criminal behavior by
understanding their theoretical
explanations.
Analyze criminal behavior by
correctly applying the relevant ideas
of the theory/theories of crime
causation thereto.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

 Discuss how theories of crime can be

practically applied in formulating
criminal justice policies and explain its
relatedness to social problems.
 Recommend ideas on how to solve
crime problems in the community
based on the concepts of the different
theories of crime causation.
 CRIM 102 / TTH, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

 SYNCHRONOUS SESSION
 Real-time interaction
 Google meet

ASYNCHRONOUS SESSION
Edmodo
CRIM102 Edmodo Code - s7t8yr
 THINGS TO
REMEMBER
THROUGHOUT THE TERM
 Maximum of 2 hours for
Synchronous session, the remaining 1
hour will be reserved for
asynchronous session.
 Synchronous sessions will start
preferably at exactly 1 pm but not
later than 1:30 pm.
 Attendance will be recorded and will
be checked before and after the class.
 THINGS TO REMEMBER
THROUGHOUT THE TERM
 Observe and follow basic netiquette.
 Turn off your microphones at all times unless you are being asked or you have
something relevant to say.
 Wear your prescribed uniform / appropriate clothes.
 Refrain from sending unnecessary messages in our GC.
 Refrain from messaging your teacher/s about a specific concern beyond office
hours.

 There must be one student who will be assigned to create

the google meet links for every synchronous session.
His/her duty includes posting the google meet link in
edmodo and sending the said link in the group chat.
 THINGS TO REMEMBER
THROUGHOUT THE TERM

 Pay your obligations EXAMINATION SCHEDULES

1st Term, 2nd Semester
on time AY 2021-2022

 No permit, No Exam PRELIM February 9-12

 Special Exams will be
granted within one MIDTERM March 2-5
week after the
examination schedule. FINALS March 23-26
 THINGS TO REMEMBER
THROUGHOUT THE TERM

 Submit your activities /quizzes

/exams / assignments on time.

Communication must be maintained

 Edmodo
 Messenger:
CRIM 102 Group Chat
https://m.me/jm.miradores