Hobart
3rd year core unit for Police Studies major in BSocSc(Police Studies) degree, conventional pathway
Introduction
Examines major issues concerning contemporary policing practices, including: the policing of diversity, dissent, illicit drugs and domestic violence; and the militarisation of policing. Crime management strategies and forensic practices will also be examined. Case material will be drawn from Australian, British and American practices.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Policing Practices in Context |
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| Unit code | HSP314 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | |
| Teaching staff | Dr Steven Curnin and Michael Guerzoni. |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Completion of 100 pts Introductory/Intermediate level in BSocSci (Police Studies) or in BA degree
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Off Campus: web-based delivery of 13 lectures, 1 online tutorial discussion weekly. |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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