Course details
This course provides an overview of the spatial aspects of crime and intelligence analysis. The concept of environmental criminology and the relevance of geographic information systems (GIS) to crime and intelligence analysis will be covered. Students will learn how to use visualization and spatial analysis technologies in order to detect criminal patterns and to forecast the probability, time and location of future criminal events. An integrated crime and intelligence analysis application, the i2 Analyst's Workstation and ESRI ArcView is included.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$807.34 - $824.30 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of FSCT 8434 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 58967
Duration
Tue Apr 11 - Tue Jul 04 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 58967
- $807.34
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - Jul 04 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Robert Schultz
Course outline
Cost
$807.34
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 taught ONLINE for the Spring/Summer 2023 term for 13 weeks every Tuesday from 6:00pm - 9:30pm. Students should check their BCIT email frequently prior to the start date of the class for messages from the instructor. Textbook can be purchased here: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/buy_main.asp? (BCIT SPRING SUMMER 2023 TERM - DE-FSCT-8434) Attendance is mandatory (synchronous).Students who have been accepted into a Forensic Science program where this course is a part of the program 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 @ BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca. For information on Forensic programs and courses, please visit: www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of FSCT 8434 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 44125
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Tue Dec 05 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 44125
- $824.30
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 05 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Robert Schultz
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$824.30
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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Students who have been accepted into a Forensics program where this course is a part of the matrix may register without any further approvals. For details on the textbook required, please check: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/buy_main.asp? (BCIT FALL 2023 TERM... DE - FSCT. 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
Seats Available
4 seats remaining as of Sat June 10, 2023 at 7:44 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss theories of crime analysis and crime mapping as they relate to intelligence analysis.
- Assess the major strengths and weaknesses of GIS tools and techniques used in crime mapping and analysis.
- Create a crime profile using maps, geo coding, temporal analysis, pin mapping, pattern analysis, hot spot analysis, choropleth mapping and buffer analysis.
- Detect criminal patterns and potential criminal events using crime analysis spatial software.
- Create superior cartographic maps and related vector graphics.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2010
Related Programs
Crime Mapping (FSCT 8434) 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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