SYLLABUS FOR SERIAL KILLERS

Course Number: CRJ355X

Instructor: Dr. Allen Brown

Office: Room # 507

Office Phone: 219-473-4267

E-mail: abrown@ccsj.edu

Course Time: Monday 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Course Description: This course examines serial murder through an analysis of the lives of serial killers in the United States. Biological, cultural, psychological, and sociological frameworks are explored as an explanation for serial murder.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice, CRJ 100

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Students in this course will:

1. Read all assigned materials PRIOR to class.
2. Submit all homework/assignments when due.
3. Take each test on assigned day; generally, no make-ups given.
4. Attend class regularly; participate in class discussions.

Jan 10 Overview & Introduction Tests:

1. Chapter 1 1. Chs. 1 & 2

1. Chapter 2 2. Chs. 3-4-5

1. Chs. 2 & 3 3. Chs. 6-7-8

Feb 07 Chs. 3 & 4 ; Test 1 4. Chs. 9 & 10 (Final)

1. Chs. 4 & 5

1. Chs. 5 & 6

1. Ch. 6 ; Test 2 Required Paper:

Mar 06 Ch. 7 A required "Profile" of a serial

killer will be due April 10, 2000,

1. Ch. 8 following a style/format to be

given in class.

1. Test 3

1. Ch. 9

Apr 03 Ch. 10

1. Review & Profiles

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 80 % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 10 % of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments 10 % of grade

A: 94 and above A-: 93-90% B+: 89-87% B: 86-83% B-: 82-80% C+: 79-77%

C: 76-73% C-: 72-70% D+: 69-67% D: 66-63% D-: 62-60% F: 59% or less