Course Overview
This course is designed for Crime and Intelligence Analysts who are employed in either law enforcement or regulatory agencies, as well as analysts employed in related fields. In this course you will learn how to conduct geo-spatial analysis for a crime investigation or for intelligence purposes, including pattern-of-life and journey-to-crime analysis. Some background knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, also known as ArcPro, or other crime-mapping software is recommended for success in this course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$388.52
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply the analysis cycle to an intelligence task using geospatial analysis
- Conduct geo-spatial analysis for pattern-of-life analysis using ArcPro
- Conduct geo-spatial analysis for journey-to-crime analysis using ArcPro
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2025
Related Programs
ArcGIS Pro for Crime and Intelligence Analysts (XFSC 3400) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Techniques for Crime & Intelligence Analysts (TCIA)
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of XFSC 3400 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52201
Dates
Oct 23 - Dec 04 Loading
- CRN 52201
- $388.52 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- There will be four (4) online classes over seven (7) weeks: Oct 23, Nov 6, 20, and Dec 4th. Prior to registering for this course, please email BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca for departmental approval. Please provide your full name and BCIT A0# Student number in the email. If you do not have a #, you can create one here: secure.bcit.ca/sis/reg/. There is no required textbook.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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