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CRM310 Introduction to Cyber Crime

Course Coordinator:Emily Moir (emoir@usc.edu.au) School:School of Law and Society

2024Semester 1

UniSC Sunshine Coast

UniSC Moreton Bay

 Blended learning Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online.

Online

 Online You can do this course without coming onto campus.

Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

This course is set up as an introductory course in cyber crime for criminology and related students. 
In this course you will learn about types of  cybercrime and cybercrime trends. We will cover topics such as defining cybercrime, the prevalence and impact of different types of online crimes, characteristics of offenders and victims, and how criminological theories can be used to understand how and why cybercrime occurs. This course also investigates responses and prevention of cybercrime and the challenges posed by investigating online crimes.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Blended learning
Learning materials – Online learning materials for 13 weeks (or equivalent). 1hr Week 1 13 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – On campus tutorials 2hrs Week 1 13 times
Online
Learning materials – Online learning materials for 13 weeks (or equivalent). 1hr Week 1 13 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Online tutorials 2hrs Week 1 13 times

Course Topics

This course is designed for students without any background in Information Technology (IT). Therefore, it is not expected that students have specialised knowledge about IT systems. All topics contain mature content. This course covers the following topics 

  • Introduction to cybercrime,
  • Offender and victims of cyber crime,
  • Impacts of cybercrime,
  • Cyber crime types and methodologies,
  • Theories of cybercrime,
  • Hacking,
  • The dark net,
  • Enforcement and investigation,
  • Cybersecurity and prevention. 

 

 

 

What level is this course?

300 Level (Graduate)

Demonstrating coherence and breadth or depth of knowledge and skills. Independent application of knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts. Meeting professional requirements and AQF descriptors for the degree. May require pre-requisites where discipline specific introductory or developing knowledge or skills is necessary. Normally undertaken in the third or fourth full-time study year of an undergraduate program.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... Graduate Qualities Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming...
1 Appropriate use of research evidence and critical thinking. Creative and critical thinker
Empowered
2 Have an understanding of cybercrime trends, types, impacts, and methods used to undertake cyber dependent and cyber enabled offences. Empowered
3 Understand and apply criminological theories to cybercrime Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker
4 Analysing and applying evidence base in prevention of cyber and internet-enabled crimes Knowledgeable
Empowered
5 Appropriate communication skills including written and oral communication. Knowledgeable
Empowered
Engaged

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

Completion of 96 units

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

Not applicable

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Not applicable

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

Using marking rubrics, students will participate in continuous peer and self-assessment during tutorials

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode Task No. Assessment Product Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it?
All 1 Artefact - Creative, and Written Piece Individual 30% 
Equivalent to A3 size
Approximately 1000 words
 Week 4 Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All 2 Case Study Individual 40% 
2,000 words
 Week 8 Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All 3 Oral Individual 30% 
5-7 minute presentation
 Week 12 Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check and in class
All - Assessment Task 1:Digital Poster
Goal: 
The purpose of the poster is for you to outline the prevalence and impact of cyber crime or internet enabled crime, and explore the typical characteristics of offenders and victims.
Product: Artefact - Creative, and Written Piece
Format: 
Digital poster examining the prevalence, impact and characteristics of cyber/internet-enabled crime.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Description and understanding of prevalence and impact of cybercrime
 2
2 
Description and characteristics of cybercrime type
 2
3 
Appropriate research, design and communication skills.
 1 5
All - Assessment Task 2:Cybercrime Case Study Written Report
Goal: 
The purpose of this task is to provide a written profile of a case study: profiling the offenders, summarising the details of the case, explaining the techniques involved, and applying a theory to describe how and why the crime occurred.
Product: Case Study
Format: 
This case study will require you to use information covered in the course and open sources (e.g., news articles) to examine the aspects of a specific case.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Explanation of the methods used to commit cyber crime
 2
2 
Application of theory to explain cyber crime opportunity
 3
3 
Appropriate use of research and open source evidence and written communication skills
 1 5
All - Assessment Task 3:Cybercrime Prevention
Goal: 
The goal of the task is to examine a specific type of cyber or internet-enabled crime and discuss how it is undertaken and how it can be prevented.
Product: Oral
Format: 
5-7 minute presentation in tutorial outlining prevention of a cyber or internet-enabled crime. Slides to be submitted in week 12 with presentations to occur in class during week 12 or 13.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Identification of the method/s offenders use to undertake specific type of cybercrime
 2
2 
Identification and discussion of prevention methods
 4
3 
Professional communication and quality of PowerPoint presentation
 1 5

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

There are no required/recommended resources for this course.

Specific requirements

Not applicable

How are risks managed in this course?

Health and safety risks for this course have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation.  It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline.  This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person.  You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin.  This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying:

The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4%
The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale
You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct.

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: 
- 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day - 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

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The SafeUniSC Specialist Service is a Student Wellbeing service that provides free and confidential support to students who may have experienced or observed behaviour that could cause fear, offence or trauma. To contact the service call 07 5430 1226 or email studentwellbeing@usc.edu.au.

Study help

For help with course-specific advice, for example what information to include in your assessment, you should first contact your tutor, then your course coordinator, if needed.

If you require additional assistance, the Learning Advisers are trained professionals who are ready to help you develop a wide range of academic skills. Visit the Learning Advisers web page for more information, or contact Student Central for further assistance: +61 7 5430 2890 or studentcentral@usc.edu.au.

Wellbeing Services

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Ability Advisers ensure equal access to all aspects of university life. If your studies are affected by a disability, learning disorder mental health issue, injury or illness, or you are a primary carer for someone with a disability or who is considered frail and aged, AccessAbility Services can provide access to appropriate reasonable adjustments and practical advice about the support and facilities available to you throughout the University.

To book a confidential appointment go to Student Hub, email AccessAbility@usc.edu.au or call 07 5430 2890.

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  • Deferred Examinations
  • Student Conduct
  • Students with a Disability

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General Enquiries

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