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
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$388.52
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of XFSC 3415 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52200
Dates
Nov 06 - Dec 11 Loading
- CRN 52200
- $388.52 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
Julie Jones
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Prior to registering for this course, please email BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca for departmental approval. Please provide your full name and BCIT A0# Student number in the email. If you do not have a #, you can create one here: secure.bcit.ca/sis/reg/. There is no required textbook.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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