AUCRI 160 - Introduction to Crime, Justice and Corrections

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to crime, justice and corrections in Canada using interdisciplinary approaches and Intersectional theory. The course explores crime in Canada from the criminal event through policing, trials, sentencing, corrections, community responses, and re-entry to society. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUCRI 160 and AUIDS 160 (2020).

AUCRI 327 - Crimes of the Powerful

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Why is it that so much attention is paid to street crime while the crimes of the powerful go virtually unpunished and sometimes unnoticed? A comprehensive examination of the prevalence and impact of crime committed by the powerful, including white collar occupational crime, corporate crimes, and crimes committed by the state. Prerequisite: One of AUCRI 160, 224, 225, 353, AUIDS 160 (2020), AUPOL 353 (2020), AUSOC 224 (2020), 225 (2020), and 3rd year standing or consent of the instructor. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUCRI 327, 427, AUSOC 327 (2020), 427 (2020).

AUCRI 427 - Crimes of the Powerful

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Why is it that so much attention is paid to 'street crime' while the crimes of the powerful go virtually unpunished and sometimes unnoticed? A comprehensive examination of the prevalence and impact of crime committed by the powerful, including white collar occupational crime, corporate crimes, and crimes committed by the state. Prerequisite: One of AUCRI 160, 224, 225, 353, AUIDS 160 (2020), AUPOL 353 (2020), AUSOC 224 (2020), 225 (2020), and 3rd year standing or consent of the instructor. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUCRI 327, 427, AUSOC 327 (2020), 427 (2020).

AUSOC 236 - Research Design and Qualitative Methods

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Examination of the relation between the method of inquiry and the problem which inquiry addresses. It is designed to acquaint students with numerous approaches to social research, covering all phases of the research process including formulation of a research problem, design of instruments, collection of data and analysis of results. Particular attention is given to qualitative methods, including interviewing, observation, focus groups, and unobtrusive measures. Students will be expected to conduct original research assignments. Prerequisite: One of AUSOC 101, 103, 105.

AUSOC 407 - Directed Research I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-0)

Original research project as developed by the student and supervising instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Notes: An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course. The course is intended primarily for a student planning to pursue graduate studies in sociology.