Students are introduced to offences, investigation techniques and the use of computers and the internet 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 fraud, pornography and child abuse, copyright offences will be examined. The law relating to seizure of computers and the like will be presented and the techniques for recovery of details from computer memories will be addressed. The difficulties of the need to cross international boundaries, and seek assistance and involve police forces from other countries will be considered. Techniques for interrogating mobile phones will also be included.

The module will be assessed by the production (75%) and presentation (25%) of a research paper on a specific topic related to hi-tech crime

Additional Assessment Details: Students will have the opportunity to discuss production and presentation of a research paper in discussions with their tutor, and this will enable formative feedback. (2500words)

Formative Assessment: See above

8 x 2h lectures, many of which will be delivered by invited guests. 8 x 1h tutorial/seminar sessions to discuss lecture topics. Individual tutorial sessions (minimum of 4 x 1h) with a designated tutor to discuss production and presentation of research paper plus whole group workshop for presenting paper to the class and lecturers. Non contact hours will allow for independent study of the subject, production of a research paper and preparation for the presentation of the paper.

Minimum
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

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

Must have studied SHS82213-2 Research and Professional Skills