Course: Geographical Aspects of Criminology

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Course title Geographical Aspects of Criminology
Course code KGG/KRIM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Brisudová Lucia, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
This course examines the spatial aspects of crime and their societal implications. Students will explore theoretical frameworks and methodologies used to analyse criminal behaviour patterns and crime distribution across various environments. The course covers topics such as spatial distribution of crime, environmental influences on crime and its prevention. The instruction includes working with GIS tools for crime mapping and identification of high-risk locations with practical applications in urban planning.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
Learning outcomes
The course objective is to introduce students to the spatial aspects of criminality and their relationship to urban environments. Students will develop a theoretical understanding of spatial patterns in criminal behaviour and gain practical skills in crime analysis and mapping. The course strives to develop students' ability to critically assess the relationships between environment and crime, and to apply this knowledge within the context of urban planning and crime prevention.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Course Requirements: active participation in classes, homework preparation, completion of assigned tasks Exam Requirements: demonstrated knowledge of lecture materials and designated readings
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Geography and Regional Development (2020) Category: Geography courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer