Mar 28, 2024  
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CJ 110 - Introduction to Cyber Criminology


The ubiquity of Internet connected digital devices in the 21st century has led to an increase in computer related crimes. This course traces the history, definitions and typologies of computer network and cybercrime, focusing on the offender and victims and how the criminal justice system is investigating, prosecuting, and preventing various cybercrimes. This course introduces students to the many different types of cybercrime and how it affects its victims, be it an individual, an institution or the society. Special focus will be paid to network connected digital devices and how to recognize and protect from being a victim of network-related crimes through “hands on” activities.   

Fulfills a requirement for the minor in Cyber Criminology but does not count as an elective for any Computer Science major or minor.   Cross-listed as CS 110 

Note: Meets Social Scientific Awareness Learning Outcome (SOC)

Four credits.



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