1. Introduction to Criminology Crim 1301-001 Opening Day

2. About Myself Jeff Maahs  Education  Demographics  Academic Interests  Non-Academic Interests Non-academic interests + demographics = ???

3. Class Time and Room: T/TH 8- 9:50am Office Hours: T/TH 10-11am, 3:30- 4:30pm, or by Appointment Office: 207 Cina Mailbox: 228 Cina Email: jmaahs@d.umn.edu Web: www.d.umn.edu/~jmaahs Phone: 726-7395 BASICS

4. Course Text Vito, Gennaro, and Jeffrey R. Maahs. (2011). Criminology: Theory, Research, and Policy. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Other readings to be posted as.pdf files on syllabus (calendar)

5. Policies and Procedures Attendance  Group activities will likely capture attendance patterns Student Behavior Missed Exams Grading  Three Multiple Choice Exams  Grades posted on egradebook  Group activities (group numbers are on egradebook) Course Outline Questions?

6. MOODLE SITE This semester I am using the moodle page only experimentally. Please take the time to do the short survey at the top of the page. We’ll discuss the results next week. I intend to create forums to discuss topics related to criminology, the course or other related subjects (Breakin’ Bad!)

7. Teaching Assistants Contact info is on web page and syllabus  Sara Schuefftan: Groups 1-16, office hours Monday 3- 4pm  Kelsey Reed Groups 17-32, office hours Wednesday 10-11am  Teaching assistants office hours held in Cina 208  TA responsible for grading group assignments Give the TA a minimum of one week to grade and post your grade If there is a problem, FIRST contact the TA for your group You are responsible for making sure your name is on the assignment.

8. Group Work #1 Find your group Complete group work Turn in group work You are free to leave