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ADMJ 4
Concepts of Criminal Law
Description:This course offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the United States and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of common and statutory law, and the nature of acceptable evidence. This course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law. The completion of this course offers a foundation upon which upper-division criminal justice course will build. The course will also include some limited discussion of prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID AJ 120]
Recommended Preparation:Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1A
Transferability:CSU; UC 
Repeatability:May be repeated once if grade was D or F.
Grading Type:Credit Course For Grade Or P/NP
Online sections - SUMMER 2024
 SectDaysHoursInstructorLocationRoomUnitsStatusTotal SeatsEnroll countSeats LeftWait List countDatesBook Link
0006TBA10 hrs 10 mins Per WeekTurner J.OnlineONLINE3.00Ended3611251 out of 99 7/08/24 - 8/10/24
 ONLINE COURSE: This online course requires students to complete course assignments and activities on their own time to meet established due dates each week. Students should dedicate the number of hours per week shown above for online class activities plus additional time for studying and homework. This online class is taught using CANVAS. Click on the Lobo Apps link on the MPC website to access Canvas, your MPC e-mail, and other online tools. Visit the Canvas Help Desk for help accessing your online course. Students must have regular access to a computer with high-speed Internet and be familiar with using the Internet. This course has required textbooks that may be purchased at the MPC Bookstore or other book store. Students are encouraged to contact the Student Equity Lending Library for assistance obtaining required class textbooks that they may not be able to purchase on their own. Resources are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.