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Objective

The students know the essential content of criminal regulation and the criminal sanction system

Content

The general doctrine of criminal law, the concepts of criminal law, the features of crime, preliminary investigation, coercive means in criminal cases, criminal sanctions

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBook: Jussi Tapani & Matti Tolvanen: Rikosoikeuden yleinen osa: Vastuuoppi, 2013, Alma Talent Oy

Teaching methods

The course will be completed by attending lectures that will be provided mainly in online lectures (webinar) as well as by independently watching online lectures provided by external parties. In addition, the course includes learning assignments and exercises as well as classroom pair/group assignments.

Exam schedules

Exam is in the Moodle 13 th. of May 2022.The first resit exam will open on 16 th of May 2022 and close on 17 th of May 2022. The second resit exam will open on 20. May 2022 and close on 21 th of May 2022. Retake will be possible during that time without a time limit.

Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat

The use of an optional completion method is subject to a well-founded reason that will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Student workload

The learning assignments will mainly consist of court cases related to the application of legislation and the preparation of documents. Two (2) weeks have been reserved for completing each learning assignment so that the assignment will open and close at a specified time.
Student workload in hours:
virtual learning 38 h (including an online exam)
independent pair/group work 35 h
independent study / completion of learning assignments 40 h

Content scheduling

The lectures( learning exercises will be held on a weekly basis on a variety of topics. At the same time, the student will complete learning assignments/exercises in accordance with the given schedule. The pair assignments/exercises conducted in lieu of the weekly lectures will be separately agreed upon in connection with the classes.

Further information

Feedback on the learning assignments every 3 to 4 weeks after the expiry of the time limit given for returning the assignment. The pair/group assignments conducted or presented during the class will be reviewed and feedback will be received on them during the class, and they also involve self and peer assessment.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, Level 6.

Qualifications

Principles of legal knowledge and a command of how to retrieve and analyse legal information