Course details
This course introduces students to the types of crime and intelligence analysis, and the roles played by analysts themselves. The fundamentals of analysis, core competencies, models of intelligence, and logic will be discussed. Students will learn how to prepare and present intelligence products.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Cost
$769.94
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below is one offering of FSCT 8436 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 36095
Duration
Fri Sep 09 - Fri Dec 02 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 36095
- $769.94
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 02 | Fri | 18:30 - 22:00 | Online |
| Sep 29 | Thu | 18:30 - 22:00 | Online |
| Nov 10 | Thu | 18:30 - 22:00 | Online |
Instructor
Magda Marczak
Course outline
Cost
$769.94
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.
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This course will be offered ONLINE for the 202230 Fall term and classes will be taught LIVE. Attendance is mandatory. Due to National Day of Truth and Reconciliation which lands on Friday, Sept 30th, class will be held on Thursday Sept 29th instead. Class will be held on Thursday, Nov 10th, instead of Friday, Nov 11th due to Remembrance day. For details on the textbook required, please check: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/buy_main.asp? (BCIT FALL 2022 TERM... DE - FSCT. 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
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of FSCT 8436 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 77760
Duration
Fri Jan 06 - Fri Mar 31 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 77760
- $769.94
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Fri | 18:30 - 22:00 | Online |
Instructor
Magda Marczak
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$769.94
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
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This course will be ONLINE & taught LIVE. Attendance is mandatory (synchronous). For details on the textbook required, please check: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/buy_main.asp (BCIT WINTER TERM... DE - FSCT). 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
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed October 26, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Outline the history of intelligence and its analytical function.
- Assess the difference between crime analysis and intelligence analysis.
- Assess the relationship between crime and intelligence analysis.
- Outline the role of analysis in addressing local and global issues.
- Apply the intelligence cycle to the work of crime and intelligence analysis.
- Outline the relevance and application of information systems to crime and intelligence analysis.
- Assess the relevance of a variety of policing models (e.g., traditional, community based, intelligence-led and problem oriented).
- Assess the relevance of a variety of policing models (e.g., traditional, community based, intelligence-led and problem oriented).
Effective as of Winter 2018
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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