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XFSC 3415

Analyzing Open-Source Information XFSC 3415

Forensics Microcredentials Course

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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

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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

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