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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Cyber Crime | |||
| Reference | LL3020 | Version | 1 |
| Created | September 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | December 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide an overview of the legal framework for the regulation of information flows and the technology which facilitates them. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the nature and importance of data and information within an IT-evolving world, including the risks which are faced and the need for data-security |
| 2 | Discuss the particular crimes which are committed using and through technology and the impact on its victims |
| 3 | Review the sociological and cultural approaches to crimes committing using technology and the impact of cyber crime |
| 4 | Contrast the particular features of cybercrime with crime as understood in the physical world. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module sets out the context for information as a commodity in the modern world and the various legislative and common law rules which govern its use. This identifies the reasons for why breaches of these rules will fall within the understanding of crime more generally. In particular, it seeks to move beyond the text of these rules to understand how these are applied and used in practice. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered through a combination of workshops and tutorials. These will explore different perspectives on the core subject matter, using case studies and real life examples. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | A written coursework | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The coursework contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | Students must gain an A in the coursework |
| B | Students must gain a B in the coursework |
| C | Students must gain a C in the coursework |
| D | Students must gain a D in the coursework |
| E | Students must gain an E in the coursework |
| F | Students must gain an F in the coursework |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to the level 9 entry criteria |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | JAHANKANI, H. ed., 2018. Cyber criminology. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. |
| 2 | YAR, M STEINMETZ, K.F. (2023) Cybercrime and Society. London: Sage |
| 3 | O'CALLAGHAN, P., 2013, Refining Privacy in Tort Law London Springer |
| 4 | CAREY, P., (2020), Data protection: a practical guide to UK and EU law Sixth Edition |