CRIM 490: Special Topics

CRIM 490-009: Analytical Writing/Briefing IC
(Fall 2016)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M

Nguyen Engineering Building 1103

Section Information for Fall 2016

This course will enable students to hone their writing, briefing and analytical skills in a national security context. Through a series of in-class analytic exercises, students will produce clear, concise and analytically rigorous reports and briefings, both as a team and individually. Students will develop the ability to assess the needs of the audience, adapt information to the briefing, develop a communication style, and present ideas with confidence under pressure.

Pre-requisites:

  • CRIM 310 and CRIM 312

 This topic is approved to apply toward the following concentration(s):

  • Homeland Security and Justice (HSJ)

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 1-3

Recent developments in the field. Notes: Topics vary. May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the BS in criminology, law, and society depending on the topic. May be repeated when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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