- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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
$814.31
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:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
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
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of FSCT 8436 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 36095
Dates
Fri Sep 06 - Fri Nov 29
- 13 weeks
- CRN 36095
- Domestic fees $814.31
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Nov 29 | Fri | 18:30 - 22:00 | Online |
Instructor
Magda Marczak
Course outline
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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be offered ONLINE for the 202430 Fall term and classes will be taught LIVE. Attendance and participation in all classes is important for success in the course. For details on the textbook required, please check: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/buy_textbooks.asp (BCIT-FALL 2024 TERM / DE – FSCT / 8436 / NET – and click on “Click here to buy this CEI digital code” OR purchase the digital copy here directly: bit.ly/3WX6Usk. Materials available for purchase at the BCIT Bookstore Monday, July 22 2024 (Approx.) 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.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of FSCT 8436 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 77760
Dates
Fri Jan 10 - Fri Apr 04
- 13 weeks
- CRN 77760
- Domestic fees $814.31
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Apr 04 | Fri | 18:30 - 22:00 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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). For details on the textbook required, please check: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/buy_textbooks.asp. 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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.