- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course is designed for open-source researchers, crime and intelligence analysts, and investigators. In this course you will learn how to assess open-source information for relevance, reliability and validity before incorporating it into a comprehensive report. Some experience in gathering open-source data for investigations and intelligence is recommended for success in this course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Assess analytical challenges about the relevance, reliability and validity of open-source information for crime or intelligence analysis.
- Produce comprehensive written reports based on information and intelligence gathered from open-source data.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2025
Related Programs
Analyzing Open-Source Information (XFSC 3415) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Techniques for Crime & Intelligence Analysts (TCIA)
Microcredential Part-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.