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Criminal Law

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TLS4212
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: LT 2015
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 2 (2016-2017)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Hartman, Tuula
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Student knows the specific terms and legislation concerning criminal law, procedural legislation in different courts and how to appeal and how the prosecutor works as well as rule of law.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 80 hours
- of which scheduled studies 40 hours
- of which autonomous studies 41 hours

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Introduction to Contract Law and Obligations

Contents

The student get to know different crimes and legal consequnses, how different courts and prosecutor works and rule of law.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

• Legislation in force • Virolainen, J. – Pölönen, P. 2004. Rikosprosessin perusteet. Helsinki. WSOY. • Frände, D. 2005. Yleinen rikosoikeus. Helsinki. Edita. tai Frände, D. 2004. Allmän straffrätt. Helsinki. Edita

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, project learning, group work, self-studies and presentations and following a criminal case in court.

Assessment Criteria

level 5
- analyse and assess professional issues appearing in practical operations
- act as a member of professional and multi-professional group in a target-oriented way in various situations
- act professionally with various customers
- participate in a discussion on the values and ethical principles of the field

level 3
- justify the solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert
- utilise various problem-solving methods independently
- analyse professional ethical activity and act ethically in situations of various type

level 1
- utilise essential theories, concepts and methods in various situations
- justify the solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert
- utilise problem-solving methods when given guidance
- act in accordance with the professional code of conduct and professional values

Assessment Methods

Project report, a written assignment and a written exam. Numerical (0-5).


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