CRIM 340 - Criminal Law

3 Credit(s)

This course discusses the goals and rationale of criminal law. Students will learn the basic elements of crimes and criminal defenses. An exploration of the fundamental issue of the relationship of the individual to the state is also reviewed.

Course Frequency: ALT S

Grading Method: Student option.

Learning Outcomes:

Explain the rationale behind the creation of a criminal code and the goals it is meant to achieve.
Identify the elements of criminal acts.
Criminal Law
Articulate the various tests used to determine whether the necessary requirements for supporting a criminal charge against a defendant have been satisfied.
Critically examine the controversies regarding the definition of actions as criminal and the balance between personal freedom and public safety.