University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

77998 Introduction to Cybercrime1

6cp
Requisite(s): 60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice AND 70616 Federal Constitutional Law
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: J Cooper

On completion of this subject, students should have developed an understanding of: what activities generally constitute 'cybercrime' and the motivations of various cyber criminals; the legislative framework applicable to cybercrime; the issues facing companies pursuing cyber criminals and options for redress; computer forensics and the handling of computer-based evidence; and contemporary issues and trends in cybercrime.

Footnote(s)

1. LLB students require a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 per cent to undertake this subject, calculated as SUM (credit points x mark)/total credit points. This requirement may be reviewed in future. If a student enrols with a WAM of less than 65 per cent they will be withdrawn from the subject after the last date to add subjects and consequently will not be able to enrol in an alternative subject in that semester.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $1,021.25
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,310.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.