Course details
This course introduces students to the range of thinking skills and reasoning abilities that are essential to crime and intelligence analysis. Students will examine the nature of knowledge and develop their abilities to think reflectively, critically and logically. This course also covers many approaches to the task of discovering truth. A variety of structured analysis models will be used in conjunction with critical thinking to explore the basis of analysis.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$789.08
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of FSCT 8432 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 34452
Duration
Wed Sep 13 - Wed Dec 06 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 34452
- $789.08
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Dec 06 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Ken Schulz
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$789.08
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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This course will be offered ONLINE for the 202330 Fall term. For information on Forensic Science programs and courses, please visit: bcit.ca/cas/Forensics. There is no required textbook. The instructor will distribute any materials in class. Students who have been accepted into a Forensics program where this course is a part of the matrix may register without any further approvals. Students who are not currently accepted in a Forensics program or, if this course is NOT part of your program matrix, please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca. For information on Forensic programs and courses, please visit: www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics.
Status
Full
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the use of inductive and deductive reasoning as it applies to crime and intelligence analysis.
- Logically evaluate the process of analysis.
- Conduct a critical evaluation of information and intelligence.
- Apply critical thinking skills to the intelligence cycle in association with inferential analysis.
- Examine the epistemology of knowledge as applied to crime and intelligence analysis.
- Explain the impact of cultural, political and philosophical differences on crime and intelligence analysis.
- Analyze the decision making process in tactical and strategic settings in terms of critical thinking skills.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2006
Related Programs
Approaches to Analysis and Reasoning for Crime Studies (FSCT 8432) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
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