School of Law |
University of Oregon School of Law
1515 Agate St
Eugene, OR, 97403, (541) 346-3852
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Course Data
| LAW 417 The Death Penalty |
4.00 cr. |
| Explores the use of capital punishment in the United States, focusing on the law governing the death penalty, in the context of the criminal justice system, social science and policy. |
| Grading Options: |
Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
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| Instructor: |
Rocklin R |
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| Course Materials |
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CRN |
Avail |
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Location |
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26733 |
1 |
43 |
1200-1350 |
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See DuckWeb |
Rocklin R |
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Academic Deadlines
| Deadline |
Last day to: |
| January 4: |
Process a complete drop (100% refund, no W recorded) |
| January 10: |
Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| January 10: |
Process a complete drop (90% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| January 11: |
Process a complete withdrawal (90% refund, W recorded) |
| January 11: |
Withdraw from this course (100% refund, W recorded) |
| January 12: |
Add this course |
| January 12: |
Last day to change to or from audit |
| January 18: |
Process a complete withdrawal (75% refund, W recorded) |
| January 18: |
Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded) |
| January 25: |
Process a complete withdrawal (50% refund, W recorded) |
| January 25: |
Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded) |
| February 1: |
Process a complete withdrawal (25% refund, W recorded) |
| February 1: |
Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded) |
| February 22: |
Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded) |
 | For information on last day to Change Grade Option or Change Variable credit: Dates & Deadlines calendar You can't drop your last class using the "Add/Drop" menu in DuckWeb. Go to the “Completely Withdraw from Term/University” link to begin the complete withdrawal process. If you need assistance with a complete drop or a complete withdrawal, connect with an Academic Advisor. If you are attempting to completely withdraw after business hours, and have difficulty, please contact the an Academic Advisor the next business day. |
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Expanded Course Description
This course is about the law governing use of the death penalty in the United States, focusing primarily on decisions of the United States Supreme Court. We will examine the law in the context of our criminal justice system. The course covers (among other things), the history of the death penalty, the arguments against and in favor of the death penalty, social science research on the death penalty, and, of course, the significant body of law that governs the use of the death penalty. During the term, students will develop legal skills such as how to read statutes and judicial opinions, including Supreme Court opinions. Students will also gain insight into significant contemporary criminal justice debates around the death penalty.
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