SS4572 - Future Crime | ||||||||
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Course Aims | ||||||||
This course is to discuss a range of specific topics which delve into the emerging trends, patterns, and technologies that may contribute to new forms of criminal behavior. These topics cover cybercrime, environmental crime, terrorism and extremism, white-collar crime, as well as social and political unrest. The study of future crime allows students to gain the opportunity to familiarize themselves with various research methods, including data analysis, theoretical frameworks, and scenario planning, in order to comprehend and predict the evolution of criminal activities. The acquisition of this knowledge aims to heighten students' awareness in anticipating and understanding the challenges that law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and societies at large may face in the coming years. | ||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 100% | ||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||
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