Crime Mapping

Spring 2025 > Humanities & Social Sciences > CRIM.3970 > 062

Course No: CRIM.3970-062; SIS Class Nbr: 4688; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course examines the use of new technologies to analyze crime patterns and develop crime prevention strategies. Students study theories that explain the geographic distribution of crime and learn how to use Geographic Information Systems to study crime in ways that draw upon theory as well as how to apply GIS techniques in the law enforcement and corrections fields.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: CRIM 3900 or PSYC 2690 pre-req
  • Special Notes: For permission numbers and questions regarding the Undergraduate Criminal Justice Program, please email Christopher_Harris@uml.edu
  • Core Codes: SS, AMST
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: John Reynolds
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to Apr 06
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $238/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.S. in Criminal Justice, B.S. in Criminal Justice: Paralegal Option

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