- 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)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$798.15
Course offerings
Winter 2024
Below is one offering of FSCT 8436 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 77760
Duration
Fri Jan 05 - Fri Apr 05 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 77760
- Domestic fees $798.15International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Apr 05 | Fri | 18:30 - 22:00 | Online |
Instructor
Magda Marczak
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$798.15
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This course will be offered ONLINE and classes will be taught LIVE for 13 weeks every Friday from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Attendance is mandatory (synchronous). There is no class on Friday, Mar 29, 2024 (Good Friday). Course information will be found in the Learning Hub. 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.
Status
Seats Available
2 seats remaining as of Sun December 10, 2023 at 8:01 am (PST). Availability may change at any time.
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:
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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