- 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 focuses on the various duties of a tactical analyst assigned to transnational and domestic organized crime group activity. You will learn how various crime networks and groups operate by reviewing past cases of criminal activity. You will apply various structured analytical techniques, at various stages of the crime or intelligence cycle, to several types of organized crime activities that operate outside and within Canada. You will use software to analyze and visualize your analysis, and develop logically sound arguments for investigation and intelligence purposes. You will use realistic data to test your analytical abilities during various assignments.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in FSCT 8436
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$905.96 - $917.96 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of FSCT 8430 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 32946
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Tue Dec 05 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 32946
- Domestic fees $905.96International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 05 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$905.96
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 for the 202330 Fall term and classes will be taught LIVE. Attendance is mandatory and there is no required textbook. For information on Forensic Science programs and courses, please visit: bcit.ca/cas/Forensics . 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
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Winter 2024
Below is one offering of FSCT 8430 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 76716
Duration
Tue Jan 09 - Tue Apr 02 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 76716
- Domestic fees $917.96International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Apr 02 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Ken Schulz
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$917.96
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 via Zoom every Tuesday for 13 weeks from 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm. Attendance is mandatory (synchronous). There is no required textbook for this offering. 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
4 seats remaining as of Sun December 3, 2023 at 11:21 pm (PST). Availability may change at any time.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, the student will be able to:
- • Discuss the domestic and international analytical community involved with organized crime, and discuss current trends, with an emphasis on the Canadian experience.
- • Evaluate the relevance, reliability, and validity of the various sources and all-source data frequently collected during organized crime investigations.
- • Create a variety of data visualization products to conduct analysis, such as maps, association and event flow charts, and spreadsheets using realistic data found during organized crime investigations.
- • Conduct analysis such as patterns of life (surveillance); communications; organized crime profiling; commodity manufacturing, transportation and distribution; fraud analysis; and money laundering analysis in the context of various organized criminal activities.
- • Communicate analytical findings verbally and in written format by using variety of communication tools.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Organized Crime Analysis (FSCT 8430) 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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