CRMN 4021U – Cybercrime

Cybercrime is an expansive concept that typically relates to crimes committed through, on, or involving the internet, but also increasingly applies to internet connected devices. This course approaches cybercrime from a sociological perspective, exploring topics such as offender motivation, organization, and societal and criminal justice responses. The course also critically interrogates the nature, extent and scope of cybercrime (and deviance), considering whether and to what extent formal and informal reactions are appropriate and warranted. The changing landscape of digital life is also explored, particularly as it relates to the intersection between private, public and institutional use of technology, vulnerabilities, and criminal behavior/victimization.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (one of SSCI 2900U or SSCI 2910U or SSCI 2920U or LGLS 2940U) and (one of SSCI 2810U or CRMN 2830U or CRMN 2850U or LGLS 2200U or PSYC 2030U)
Credit restriction(s): SSCI 3021U, CRMN 3021U