Cybercrime

Course Description

This course examines the criminal activity that occurs in cyberspace, the criminal actors that operate and organize in this space, the various criminological theoretical explanations for their crimes, and how policing and legal bodies are managing these crimes and criminals. Emphasis is on how communication technologies (e.g., computers and related networking technologies) can be targets of crime, instruments of crime, and important sources of criminal evidence. Students in this class will examine how cybercrime occurs along a continuum of technical expertise and physical-cyber operations. Students will also engage in practical experiential learning projects that emphasize everyday safe cyber-hygiene. Note: This course was formerly known as CJ 4007 and CJ 3007 Computer Crime. Students who have already received credit for this topic under the prior course number or former title will not receive additional credit but can repeat the topic/title under this new course number or title for a better grade if they wish.

Code

CJ 3007

Credits

3

Subject

CJ

Programs That Include This Course

• Bachelor's Bachelor of Arts in Cybersecurity and Human Behavior
• Bachelor's Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
• Minor Minor in Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Policy
• Minor Minor in Cybersecurity and Human Behavior
• Undergraduate Certificate Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Security and Digital Forensics
• Undergraduate Certificate Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Human Behavior