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Introduction to Crime and Intelligence Analysis FSCT 8436

Forensic Investigation Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

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)

  • 60% in FSCT 8431 and 60% in FSCT 8432 and 60% in FSCT 8434
  • Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$798.15

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of FSCT 8436 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 57104

Duration

Fri Apr 12 - Fri Jul 05 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 57104
  • Domestic fees $798.15
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 12 - Jul 05 Fri 18:00 - 21:30 Online
Instructor

Ken Schulz

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$798.15

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  5. This course will be offered ONLINE for the Spring/Summer 202420 term and will be taught LIVE. Textbook can be purchased here: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/buy_main.asp? (BCIT SPRING SUMMER 2024 TERM... DE – FSCT - 8436). 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

In Progress

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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 with a co-op option.

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
    Advanced Certificate Part-time
  2. Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
    Bachelor of Technology Part-time

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