The student is expected to apply criminal law definitions and defenses to real life factual situations in order to determine the likelihood of successful prosecution or acquittal. The first calculus course in a three-course sequence. Intended primarily for chemistry, computer science and mathematics. The historical setting of the framing of the U.S. Constitution is considered as a background to the study of its specific provisions. Also examined is the organization and powers of the federal government and its relationship to the state governments as seen through successive decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Some consideration is given to uniquely important decisions of the lower courts.
Students will address important issues basic to sociology such as the quest for community, family, religion, politics, deviance, minorities, population, urban life, and social change.