National Open University Of Nigeria

Department of Criminology and Security Studies

Faculty of Social Sciences

University Village, Jabi, Abuja

Pen on Paper Examinations. June 2017_2

Course Code: CSS 757
Course Title: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY
Time Allowed: 3 hours                    Course Unit: 3
Instruction:  : Answer Four questions
1.     (i) What is criminology? (7.5 marks)
(ii) Examine the duties of criminologists (10marks).
2.    Explain different research methods employed by criminologists (17.5marks).
3.    Define crime. What are its essential elements? (17.5marks)
4.    Critically discuss the factors influencing the ecology of crime (17.5marks).
5.    Deviance is normal and necessary for the society. Discuss (17.5marks).
6.    What is punishment? Examine its purpose in social control (17.5marks).
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