1. Introduction
2. Readings and Assignments
3. Thought-Provoking Exercise
4. Beccaria's Legacy
5. Purposes and Major Components of the U.S. Criminal Justice System
6. The Extent and Nature of Crime in the U.S.
7. Characteristics of Crime and Victimization
8. Measuring Crime
9. Summary

Readings and Assignments

1. Read Chapters 1 and 2 in the course textbook.
   
   
2. Complete the Thought Provoking Exercise and post your thoughts to the discussion board.
   
   
3. Actively engage in a discussion with your student peers in the Thought Provoking Exercise discussion space, but only after you have posted your initial thoughts first.
   
   
4. Take the weekly quiz after completing the lesson.