CRJ-245 Cyber Crime: Justice in the Virtual World

This course introduces the student to the issues, trends and problems associated with crimes facilitated by information and communications technology and how these crimes challenge traditional investigative methods. Topics include the history of computer crime, hacking and unauthorized access, embezzlement, the collection and preservation of digital evidence, legal issues in cyberspace, and an overview of cyberterrorism and the threat to critical infrastructure. Cybercriminal behavior will be analyzed, as well as issues related to hate crimes and their impact on society.
Prerequisites Grade of C or better in ENG-111, CRJ-101, and CRJ-103 or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3