Overview

This module provides an introduction to the study of cyber crime. With the growing use of the internet to facilitate offending behaviour it is vital in the study of criminology. It is important to understand how technology is changing the landscape of criminal behaviour and how to address this growing threat. In this module students will examine:- -Internet-facilitated crime – fraud, theft, harassment, online sexual exploitation -Understanding Internet-enabled crime – hacking, phishing -How is organised crime moving online -What is the dark net -An introduction to digital technologies in policing -Spatial mapping and predictive policing

-Introduction to e-crime -Internet-facilitated crime – fraud, theft, harassment, online sexual exploitation -Internet-enabled crime – hacking, phishing -Organised crime online -The dark net -Digital technologies in policing -Spatial mapping and predictive policing

Assessment Strategy

-threshold (C-to D-) -Very little explanation of the theory, and current research Minimal use of academic texts (The texts suggested in class)Heavy reliance on real world examples to illustrate aspect of digital policing and ecrime in practice Assignments based on a little academic work and a lot of media or web based resources some use of citation and quotation

-good -(B- to C) A degree of examination of the theory relating to digital policing and ecrime Use of academic texts (The texts suggested in class)Use of real world examples to illustrate digital policing and ecrime in practice Assignments based on critique of academic books and good use of citation and quotation

-excellent -(A to B) Significant in depth examination of the theory relating to digital policing and ecrime Use of academic texts (including the texts suggested in class + others students find through independent study)Use of academic journal articles that a) present findings from empirical research b) present a critique of current policing practices Use of real world examples to illustrate the theory in practice Assignments based on critique of academic work and good use of citation and quotation

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss complex types of digital-facilitated crimes, their impact, and the additional sources of intelligence that can be obtained during a complex investigation

• Discuss the ways in which technology may be used in everyday policing, including spatial and predictive modelling

• Students will examine the prevalence of technology in modern society and how it has impacted on criminal behaviour

• Students will gain an understanding of the different types of internet-facilitated crimes