Crime Mapping

Spring 2020 > Humanities & Social Sciences > CRIM.3970 > 061

Course No: CRIM.3970-061; SIS Class Nbr: 9216; SIS Term: 2930
Course Status: Registration Closed

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
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2020 Spring: Jan 21 to Apr 05
  • Chat Hours: Tue 6-7pm*
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1140
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

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

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this catalog. However, the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies reserves the right to implement new rules and regulations and to make changes of any nature to its program, calendar, procedures, standards, degree requirements, academic schedules (including, without limitations, changes in course content and class schedules), locations, tuition and fees. Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.

Course Registration Closed

The registration period for this course has ended.

Check availability for the current semester