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COMP47420

Academic Year 2024/2025

Online Fraud Investigations for Irish Law Enforcement (COMP47420)

Subject:
Computer Science
College:
Science
School:
Computer Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Nhien An Le Khac
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This course introduces students to the basic concept of cybercrimes and describes how online fraud activity is conducted. Students will receive practical demonstrations for securing potentially volatile data during simulated search seizure operations. There will also be a particular emphasis on open source intelligence gathering, Virtual Private networking and Darknet Investigations. All of the topics discussed will relate to how the Irish Computer Crime Investigation Unit (CCIU) can be used to support participants throughout the process of fraud investigations.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:

1. Understand how fraud is conducted via the Internet and the models that support it2. Understand the Darknet and how Virtual Private Networking can be used by investigators andcriminals3. Seize devices at a crime scene in an appropriate manner, with respect to the preservation ofevidence while maintaining chain of custody4. Request subscriber information from Internet service providers through the SPOC (GardaSingle Point of Contact)5. Perform basic open source intelligence gathering tasks while maintaining anonymity on theInternet6. Understand and utilise their relationship with the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation, CCIU

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

16
Practical

40
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Online Learning

20
Total

116

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
active/task-based learning; lectures; critical writing; reflective learning; lab work; problem-based learning; case-based learning;

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Additional Information:
In order to take this module you must be a serving member of a law enforcement organisation.


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Continuous Assessment Week 6 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

40

 No
Exam (In-person): Final exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

60

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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