12 x 1h lectures to present the information combined with 12 x 1h tutorial session to discuss the outcomes from the lectures and related further reading. Non contact independent study will be required to compliment the lectures and tutorial sessions, and prepare for the coursework assignment.

Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment:-

An essay of ~ 1000 words (50%) addressing learning outcome 1.

A case study analysing the benefits of technology in the investigation of crimes (50%) equivalent to ~1000 words and addressing learning outcome 2.

Formative Assessment:

Advice based on draft essays and reports will be provided during the tutorial sessions.

Eoghan Casey: Handbook of Computer Crime, Investigation, Academic Press
Eoghan Casey: Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Academic Press

Journals: Computer Fraud and Security; Computer Law and Security Report.
ACPO National Hi-Tech Crime Unit Computer Based Electronic Evidence

Students are introduced to investigation techniques for the recovery of evidence from computers and the internet used for criminal intent. It will also look at the benefits that the computer and internet have provided in criminal investigations. Consideration of the development of modern day computer technology and the legislation dealing with misuse of the technology will provide the basis on which aspects such as pornography and child abuse, copyright and intellectual property theft will be examined. Identity theft and the use of technology as a tool to assist offenders carry out fraud in an ever increasing cashless society.

Study of either SHS82106-1: Introduction to Forensic Science, or SHS82104-1 Crime Scene Investigation

Module Handbook, lecture equipped with facilities for power point and other types of presentations. Tutorial room equipped with computers.
Blackboard VLE