1. Introduction to Criminology Soc 1301-001 Jeff Maahs Criminologist, Packer Fan

2. Things to Note Contact Information Textbook Attendance Valid and Invalid Excuses Grade (Exams + Group) Course Outline Web Site (Powerpoint Slides)

3. Group Exercises Each group = 10 students Group activities about once per week Each group will have a Teaching Assistant assigned to them These activities will make up 1/4 of your grade

4. Teaching Assistants Rebecca Styba (Groups 1-9) Kelly Prock (Groups 10-18) Meribeth Mueller (Groups 19-29) Office: Kplz 205  I will post office hours on my web site soon

5. Important Dates September 23 Baby Maahs due to arrive (Substitute Teaching for the following 4 weeks) Oct : Exam 1 Nov : Exam 2 Nov 17: VS Nov 18th: Viking Cry Towel Day FINAL EXAM ON DECEMBER 17 @4pm

6. First Group Exercise Come to a consensus on the two most important causes of crime.  Note, “criminals” is not a valid answer Given your answer, how would you limit or prevent crime?