Course Overview
This course will introduce you to the range of thinking skills and reasoning abilities that are essential to crime and intelligence analysis. You will examine the nature of knowledge and develop your abilities to think reflectively, critically, and logically. This course also covers many approaches to the task of discovering truth. A variety of structured analysis models will be used in conjunction with critical thinking to explore the basis of analysis.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
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
$833.71 - $850.68 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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 the course, the student will be able to:
- Critically assess how personal, organizational, political, cultural, and philosophical perspectives impact the creation of crime and intelligence knowledge.
- Evaluate the relevance, reliability, and validity of information used in crime and intelligence analysis.
- Apply structured analytical techniques when completing crime and intelligence analysis tasks.
- Apply various types of reasoning when developing crime and intelligence inferences.
- Apply critical-thinking skills to various types of crime and intelligence inferences.
- Analyze the decision-making process in tactical and strategic settings.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Reasoning for Crime and Intelligence Analysis (FSCT 8432) 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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of FSCT 8432 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 62020
Dates
Apr 15 - Jun 29 Loading
- CRN 62020
- $833.71 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Ken Schulz
Course outline
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 is online. Apr 15 - June 24 on Wednesday nights. June 22 and June 29 on Monday nights. There is no required textbook. The reading materials provided will be freely offered during the course by the instructor. 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.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of FSCT 8432 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 34452
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 02 Loading
- CRN 34452
- $850.68 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 02 | Mon, Wed | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course will be offered ONLINE for the 202630 Fall term. There is no required textbook. There is no class Sept 30th (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) and Nov 11, 2026 (Remembrance Day). Additional classes on Mondays Sept 28 and Oct 26 to make up. The instructor will distribute any materials in class. 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.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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