CRIM11006 - Criminal Intelligence Analysis

General Information

Unit Synopsis

Criminology graduates are required to have strong problem solving skills, support their solutions with evidence-based research and perform analysis of intelligence data. In this unit you will examine qualitative and quantitative research methods in order to develop the best strategy to respond to any given interdisciplinary criminology problem. You will also develop professional practice skills in writing reports for a public sector audience, in project management and in working with others in a criminal justice environment. This unit also examines the requirements of ethical research. The assignments in this unit require you to work with other researchers and to reflect on the process but do not require collaboration on the final submitted artefact.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 1
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 4
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites There are no pre-requisites for the unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2025

Term 1 - 2025 Profile
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Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Research Assignment 40%
2. Research Proposal 30%
3. Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books 30%

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

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Previous Feedback

Term 1 - 2024 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 100.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 22.22% response rate.

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: SUTE data
Feedback
The unit materials evaluation score dropped from 88% to 76% despite minimal changes to materials.
Recommendation
The UC will review unit materials for 2024 to ensure clarity.
Action Taken
Materials were reviewed, and some changes were made. The materials score was 100% for 2024.
Source: SUTE data
Feedback
Further review of the module content each week is needed.
Recommendation
The UC will continue to review the module content at the beginning of the workshop, focusing on key concepts from the mini lectures and readings and allow adequate time for student questions.
Action Taken
More focus was placed on discussing key concepts in the workshop, which has improved overall satisfaction.
Source: SUTE data
Feedback
Quick responses to student queries and flexibility to accommodate student needs.
Recommendation
The UC will continue to respond in a timely manner to student queries via email and Moodle, and will maintain an open and flexible approach to unique student needs as and when they arise.
Action Taken
The UC was responsive to student queries via email and Moodle, and maintained an open and flexible approach to unique student needs as and when they arise.
Source: SUTE teacher evaluations
Feedback
Students were very satisfied with the teaching by the UC, rating it as above average, and almost reaching the exceptional benchmark.
Recommendation
The UC will endeavor to maintain an above average standard of teaching for 2024.
Action Taken
The UC maintained an above average standard of teaching for 2024, evidenced by the unit evaluation scores.
Source: SUTE & student communication
Feedback
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science expressed that they would prefer to study this unit before Research Methods 1 (psychology) as it provides a good base for that unit.
Recommendation
Speak to HoC for psychology about unit order and planning.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Students enjoyed the unit's content and pace.
Recommendation
Update the materials and content to remain contemporary, but maintain the structure and weekly pace.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE & student communication
Feedback
Students enjoyed the freedom of discussion in a judgment free environment and understood how this supported their learning.
Recommendation
Maintain plenty of workshop time for discussion and peer to peer interaction.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE & student communication
Feedback
The application of the learning and skills are useful.
Recommendation
Maintain the focus on application of research methods knowledge and skills to the real world to encourage development and employability skills.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Evaluate criminology problems through critical thinking, evaluating evidence and current practice and developing alternative solutions
  2. Explain the use of a particular intelligence analysis methodology applied to a problem in the justice arena
  3. Manage deployment of an intelligence analysis project including ethical aspects
  4. Work with others to achieve collaborative project outcomes
  5. Write well presented reports for a public sector audience.

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Research Assignment • • •
2 - Research Proposal • •
3 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books • • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Communication •
2 - Problem Solving • •
3 - Critical Thinking •
4 - Information Literacy • • •
5 - Team Work •
6 - Information Technology Competence •
8 - Ethical practice • •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Research Assignment • • • • • •
2 - Research Proposal • • •
3 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books • • • •