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De Anza College

POLID13 - Concepts of Criminal Law

Course Description

Advisory: ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.; Prerequisite: ADMJ D001. or POLI D010.; *** COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course examines and evaluates the historical development, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions; definitions, classification of crime, and their application to the system of administration of justice. The course also evaluates the process of conducting legal research, the study of case law, methodology related to the development of criminal law, and concepts of law as a social force in a multicultural, multiethnic society. Prerequisites : ADMJD001. , POLID010.

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

4.0 quarter units

Course Sections

Winter 2026 - Quarter

Jan 5 to Mar 27
crn: 35109
Format:
Time: 05 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 M 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Professor(s): Griffin Bonini
Live Seat Count: 5 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
POLI-013.-01Z-: This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. Recordings of the class meetings will be available. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
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Fall 2025 - Quarter

Sep 22 to Dec 12
crn: 27744
Format:
Time: 22 Sep 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 M 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Professor(s): Griffin Bonini
Live Seat Count: 4 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
POLI-013.-01Z-: This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. Recordings of the class meetings will be available. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
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