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10969 (v.3) Law (Criminal) 571


 

Area:

School of Business Law

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Sources of the criminal law. Criminal process and parties to offences. Criminal responsibility. Inchoate offences. Offences against the person and property, sexual offences, computer and business crimes. Theories and trends in criminology. Penology and sentencing options.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understanding of how criminal law applies in a business environment.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Criminal Law: Western Australia. Sydney, Butterworth.

Unit Texts:

Kenny, R. (2000). Introduction to Criminal Law in Queensland and Western Australia. (fifth edition). Western Australia, Criminal Code.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 50%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 90900 Law (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y Y

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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