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Applied Research Methods & Statistics in Crime Analysis FSCT 8431

Forensic Investigation Course

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International Fees

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

Course details

In this course, you will learn how to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to crime and intelligence data. It covers topics such as measuring variables, assessing the reliability and validity of acquired intelligence, data preparation and coding, and statistical analysis of quantitative data. You will apply these methodologies and perform a number of simple, though powerful, analyses to describe data and reach conclusions based on these data. This course aims to develop your analytical skills to be a more knowledgeable practitioner, consumer, and evaluator of quantitative and qualitative social science data. These analytical methods will be instructed in the context of the COMPSTAT method of crime analysis as used in contemporary Canadian policing.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$816.91

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of FSCT 8431 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 65462

Duration

Sat Apr 06 - Sat May 11 (5 weeks)

  • 5 weeks
  • CRN 65462
  • Domestic fees $816.91
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 06 - May 11 Sat 08:00 - 17:00 Online
Instructor

Michelle Brander

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$816.91

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 202420 Spring/Summer term and classes will be taught LIVE. There are no classes on April 27th. There are no required textbooks. 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. Please note, in order to successfully participate in this course you will require either a laptop or desktop computer with internet access so that you can access remotely the software required for this course. Please advise us if this will be a problem for you.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Manage large and small data sets for crime and intelligence analysis purposes.
  • Evaluate the integrity of large and small data sets.
  • Determine which statistics best portray the data.
  • Apply methodologies, including COMPSTAT, to problem-solving and data-driven decision-making through proper data collection and research design.
  • Present findings verbally and in written format.

Effective as of Winter 2024

Related Programs

Applied Research Methods & Statistics in Crime Analysis (FSCT 8431) 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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