In this course, we will explore the field of criminology or the study of crime.  In doing so, we will look at possible explanations for crime from psychological, biological, and sociological standpoints, explore the various types of crime and their consequences for society, and investigate how crime and criminals are handled by the criminal justice system.  Why do some individuals commit crimes but others don’t?  What aspects in our culture and society promote crime and deviance?  Why do individuals receive different punishments for the same crime?