FYSM 1307 A and B – Psychology and Criminal Justice
Offered by Psychology. Does not count as a major requirement.
This course will provide an introduction to the various topics related to psychology and criminal justice. We will cover topics from police investigations to different types of offenders. How accurate is eyewitness testimony? How do juries reach verdicts? How should we treat offenders? These are some of the questions we will explore throughout the year. We will use the information learned to develop university skills in reading, writing, and conducting research.
Prerequisite(s): normally restricted to students entering the first year of a B.A., B.Cog.Sc., B.G.In.S. or B.CoMS program.
Seminar three hours a week.