SOC 229Selected Topics in Criminology
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Sociological analysis of research and theory on selected criminal activities. Motivation, modus operandi, and the social characteristics of offenders will be examined in relation to such specific crimes as drug and sexual offenses, theft, robbery, murder, organized crime, and/or other criminal activities.
Prerequisites
Antirequisites
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Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3275 | 28 / 100 | MW 13:00–14:20 |
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89% liked it85% easy92% useful
From 45 ratings and 11 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
very interesting and not as intense as it might seem at first! exam was a piece of cake, don't be frightened by the 100% worth!! that being said, there was a mixup with the exam this year and i accidentally got the "Option 1" exam (ie for people who elected to write an essay and have the exam not be worth 100%) and a few questions were different, easier imo.
Sep 2014 · liked it · 2 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
keep up with the readings
Jul 2015 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
HORRIBLE COURSE. BORING ASF. DON'T TAKE. HATED IT WITHIN TWO DAYS, DROPPED THE COURSE.
Dec 2024 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Really interesting topics. You have to take notes though because the slides are not made available online, but you can take pictures after class. Not difficult if you understand or memorize you're notes you'll be good. Really straightfoward.
May 2023 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Took it in-person. There were two midterms (25% each), optional essay assignment (20%) and take-home final (30%). Go to lectures, take notes, then midterm and final will be easy with little memorization. DO NOT BUY THE BOOKS! Save money and go to the lectures instead.
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
19 posts and comments in 19 threads mention SOC 229, March 2015 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2024
syllabus for SOC 229 spring 2024 2 points, 0 comments
u/Good-Ad8626: “Hey, does anyone have the following syllabus for the Spring 2024 term: SOC 229,”
Spring 2023
Can’t get into any bird courses 15 points, 9 comments
“I have a very rough course load next semester and only one elective, but I can’t for the life of me find any bird courses that aren’t full. …”
u/NuttingInYourMother: “There's a million bird courses, I doubt they're all full: SCI206, SOC229, GEOG101, REC280, REC100, CLAS201, CLAS104, etc.”
200 level bird courses? 0 points, 9 comments
“Or 300, 400 level?”
u/NuttingInYourMother: “HRM 200, GEOG225, REC280, CS330, CLAS201, SOC229”
Fall 2022
LS229/SOC229- BEHIND THE BARS Experiences in Crime. Toronto: Canadian Scholars' Press.- Dr. Frederick J. Desroches 0 points, 0 comments
u/Gta5287cakebatter: “Anyone who would want the PDF version of this book for LS229/SOC229 for 45CAD let me know.”
Winter 2022
Easy LS/SOC Courses 2 points, 1 comment
“What do people recommend for easy Legal Studies and/or Sociology courses for any year Also what’re some easy bird courses in the Arts department”
u/StupidS3xyFlanderz: “SOC 229 selected topics in criminology was pretty fun and easy, so was SOC 327 policing in a democratic society. Both were m/c quiz only when I took them.”
Fall 2021
Anyone take these (bird) courses? 7 points, 9 comments
u/UWboi: “… AHS 105 HIST 205 LS 271 INTEG 240 REC 100 SDS 131R SOC 229 Edit: would also prefer a course with not too many readings/essays.”
Fall 2019
SOC 229 Online 2 points, 1 comment
u/tacosandpizza123: “Anyone take this with Carlie Leroux before? How's the courseload?”
Spring 2019
LS 227 vs LS 229 2 points, 8 comments
“i’m not sure which i should choose for fall term, does anyone have any more info that could help me decide? how much does the content differ? how in depth is either of them? what are the exams like? …”
u/madeaccounttojustask: “Can't say much about LS 227, but I took SOC 229/LS 229 last semester. It's basically 3 MC/TF quizzes worth 20% each, then a final exam worth 40%. …”
Spring 2018
Anyone Else Studying SOC 229? 3 points, 3 comments
u/TheZarosian: “Starting to think MC 5th floor washroom is a tearoom .... I'm on campus rn if anyone wants to study with me wew.”
LS 229/SOC 229 3 points, 2 comments
u/08k12r: “Anyone took ls229/soc229 online? How were the online midterms?”
Winter 2018
SOC 229 EXAM 0 points, 0 comments
Fall 2017
"Meeting Information Not Available" for SOC 229 (Winter 2018) - Does this mean I'm on a waiting list, or is the course online? 0 points, 3 comments
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