16.7 2nd and 3rd years Dr K Daly. Normally 25 points of first year Criminology and/or Sociology Second semester Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week

• Objectives: Students who complete this subject should:
• understand the various definitions used in the study of deviant behaviour;
• be able to assess the contributions of sociological perspectives on deviance;
• have knowledge about specific forms of deviant behaviour, including drug abuse, violence, white collar crime, suicide and mental illness;
• understand the public response to deviance, including public policy responses.

Examination of definitions of deviance, and sociological perspectives to study such behaviour. Review of specific forms of deviance (violence, white collar crime, suicide, mental illness) including the public policy options. Up to 5,000 words of written work. An examination of up to two hours may be substituted for part of the written work. 16.7 2nd and 3rd years Dr K Daly. Normally, 25 points of first-year Sociology. Second semester Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week. Students who complete this subject should:

• understand the various definitions used in the study of deviant behaviour;
• be able to assess the contributions of sociological perspectives on deviance;
• have knowledge about specific forms of deviant behaviour, including drug abuse, violence, white collar crime, suicide and mentalillness;
• understand the public response to deviance, including public policy responses.

Examination of definitions of deviance, and sociological perspectives to study such behaviour. Review of specific forms of deviance (violence, white collar crime, suicide, mental illness) including the public policy options Up to 5,000 words of written work. An examination of up to two hours may be substituted for part of the written work.