COURSE NUMBER & NAME: 126 Criminal Law

CREDIT HOURS: Three (3) REQUIRED: yes ELECTIVE

PREREQUISITES (Required): None

PREREQUISITES (Advised): None

WHEN OFFERED: Spring semester

SUBSTANTIVE COVERAGE AND OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:

This course introduces students to basic principles of substantive criminal law (under the common law and one model penal code). Topics include: The criminal act, mens rea, homicide, attempt, complicity, conspiracy and defenses.

RELATION TO OTHER OFFERINGS IN CURRICULUM:

Close ties to Criminal Procedure.

RELATION TO BAR EXAM SUBJECTS:

Tested in the Multistate and Tennessee exams.

RELATION TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Fundamental to the practice of Criminal Law.