CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS
LCR1CLC
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed for criminology students to develop a critical understanding of the key aspects of contemporary criminal law. This includes the general structure of criminal offences, as well as some specific and selected offences, including homicide. The course also develops students' understanding of criminal process and procedure through the lenses of key institutions such as the courts, police, and juries.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTom Andrews
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesAssessment, Quizzes, Seminars, Examination
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into LBCR /LBCRB - Bachelor of Criminology LZCRL/LZCRLB Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws LZCPY/LZCPYB Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science SZCYCR Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology
Co-requisitesLAW1LIM OR LCR1ALS
Incompatible subjectsLAW1CRL
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents will not be granted credit for LAW coded subjects by completing this subject
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTom Andrews
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 h seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mid-semester assessment (1800 words) Mid-semester report submitted via LMS. | Other written exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
End of semester examination (2000 words) Take home examination released and submitted during the examination period. | Other written exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Quizzes (500 words per student) LMS administered multiple choice quizzes during semester. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTom Andrews
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 h seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mid-semester assessment (1800 words) Mid-semester report submitted via LMS. | Other written exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
End of semester examination (2000 words) Take home examination released and submitted during the examination period. | Other written exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Quizzes (500 words per student) LMS administered multiple choice quizzes during semester. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |