140 Criminal Law

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Course Areas of Practice
Criminal Law and Procedure
Law, Democracy, and Society
Evaluation Methods
Final Exam
Class participation
Degree Requirements
JD 1L
IntlLLM NY Bar
IntlLLM/SJD/EXC elective
Course Type
Lecture
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law
2021
Spring 2021
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

140.03 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 Nita A. Farahany MWTh 9:00 AM-10:25 AM

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

140.04 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 Ben K. Grunwald MWTh 9:00 AM-10:25 AM

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None
2020
Fall 2020
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

140.01 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 Sara Sun Beale MWTh 2:00 PM-3:25 PM

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

140.02 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 Samuel W. Buell MWTh 10:55 AM-12:20 PM

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

140.03 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 James E. Coleman, Jr. MWTh 9:00 AM-10:25 AM

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None
Spring 2020
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

140.03 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 Samuel W. Buell MWTh 9:20-10:45 3043

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

140.04 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 James E. Coleman, Jr. MTuWTh 8:05AM - 9:10AM 3043

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None
2019
Fall 2019
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

140.01 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 Ben K. Grunwald MWTh 2:00-3:25 PM 4000

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

140.02 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 Eisha Jain MWTh 10:55-12:20 PM 4042

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None
Spring 2019
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

140.03 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 Sara Sun Beale M-Th 3:35-4:40 PM 3043

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

140.04 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 James E. Coleman, Jr. M-Th 8:05-9:10 AM 3043

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None
2018
Fall 2018
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

140.01 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 Samuel W. Buell MWTh 10:55-12:20 PM 4055

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

140.02 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 Ben K. Grunwald MWTh 3:35-5:00 PM 4047

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None
Spring 2018
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

140.03 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 James E. Coleman, Jr. M-Th 8:05-9:10 AM 3043

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

140.04 4.5
  • Final Exam
  • Class participation
 Nita A. Farahany MWTh 9:05-10:45 AM 4047

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None
2017
Fall 2017
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

140.01 4.5
  • Variable by section
 Sara Sun Beale M-Th 3:35-4:35 PM 4045

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

140.02 4.5
  • Variable by section
 Ben K. Grunwald MWTh 3:35-5:00 PM 4047

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None
Spring 2017
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

140.03 4.5
  • Variable by section
 Samuel W. Buell MWTh 11:00-12:20 PM 3037

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

140.04 4.5
  • Variable by section
 James E. Coleman, Jr. MWTh 11:00-12:20 PM 3043

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None
2016
Fall 2016
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

140.01 4.5
  • Variable by section
 Sara Sun Beale M-Th 1:45-2:46 PM 4000

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

140.02 4.5
  • Variable by section
 Nita A. Farahany MWTh 9:15-10:50 AM 4042

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None
Spring 2016
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

140.02 4.5 Samuel W. Buell MWTh 11:00-12:20 PM 4047

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

140.03 4.5 James E. Coleman, Jr. M-Th 8:20-9:20 AM 3037

An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

*Please note that this information is for planning purposes only, and should not be relied upon for the schedule for a given semester. Faculty leaves and sabbaticals, as well as other curriculum considerations, will sometimes affect when a course may be offered.