Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - CRIM 812 G100

Criminal Networks (3)

Class Number: 4403

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines the social environment of offenders through a criminal network perspective. Emphasizes how analyzing delinquency through the lens of networks can make theoretical and empirical contributions to the field.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course will examine the social environment of offenders through a criminal network perspective. The course will emphasize how analyzing delinquency through networks lenses can make theoretical and empirical contributions to the field, most notably to the more general peer influence and co-offending perspectives. The differences between the various forms of networks found in different offending contexts (e.g. drug trafficking, street gangs, terrorism, organized crime) will be discussed. Students will be introduced to social network analysis (SNA), and will be required to draw from SNA for their term paper.

Grading

  • Participation 15%
  • Short Papers/Assignments 25%
  • Term Paper 45%
  • Oral Presentation 15%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

- Morselli, C. (2009). Inside Criminal Networks. New York: Springer. (download book for free through springer e-books database/Springerlink, access through SFU library website)

- Texts available on Canvas

- Required software: UCINET 32-bit version (take the free 90-day trial but wait to download on Jan 22, 2024) at Analytic Technologies - Download (google.com)

MAC Users: Its not easy but possible to make it work via a Windows emulator like Parallels

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.