Course Overview
This course introduces the types of criminal investigations that are completed at municipal police departments. You will apply various structured analytical techniques and software applications used at various stages of the Crime Analysis Cycle to support crime-reduction initiatives and criminal investigations. You will learn how to prepare crime maps, charts, crime bulletins, and effective written reports, using software programs used in Canadian law enforcement.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
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
$847.56
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:
- Discuss the Intelligence Cycle process as it is used by crime analysts.
- Prepare intermediate crime maps using GIS software for use in crime analysis at the municipal level.
- Complete a basic cell phone analysis, such as frequency, association, and patterns of communications.
- Create tactical crime analysis bulletins and offender profiles for municipal detachments.
- Create a basic association and event flow chart using charting software, such as i2, for crime analysis at the municipal level.
- Develop and maintain an analyst notebook for an investigation and for later court testimony.
- Present a final analysis that includes a written and verbal presentation component.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Introduction to Crime and Intelligence Analysis (FSCT 8436) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
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
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of FSCT 8436 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 36095
Dates
Sep 10 - Dec 03 Loading
- CRN 36095
- $847.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Dec 03 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Magda Marczak
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.
- This course will be offered ONLINE for the 202630 Fall term, and classes will be taught LIVE. Attendance and participation in all classes is important for success in the course. For details on the textbook required, please check: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/buy_textbooks.asp. Fall, 2026, DE, FSCT, 8436, NET and click on “Click here to buy this CEI digital code” OR purchase the digital copy here directly: bit.ly/3WX6Usk. Materials available for purchase at the BCIT Bookstore on Monday, 19 July 2026 (Approx.). 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.
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Status
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