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Cybercrime12779/1553/2223/1/34
Study guide

Cybercrime

12779/1553/2223/1/34
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Applied Computer Science, programme stage 4
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Total study time: 75,00 hours
Re-sit exam: is possible.
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Galle Johan
Other teaching staff: Witters Stephanie
Language course: No
Languages: English

Prerequisites

having finished at least 30 ects credits in programme part (year) 1 AND having finished at least 30 ects credits in programme part (year) 2 AND being enrolled for at least 15 ects credits in programme part (year) 3.

Goals

Knowledge/Insight
 The student explains the usage of tools/templates/frameworks
The student describes the origin or intent of best practices, templates & frameworks
The student defends the way in which a design was made or an II component was created
The student provides examples of designs and implementations of IT solutions that are unethical or not deontologically sound within a given context
The student is aware of the usage of templates and methods for structuring arguments while making deontological or ethical choices
Apply
The student uses a structured method or template to evaluate deontological choices
The student estimates the impact of choices made in the one who comes after in working on the IT solution, the enduser, the customer, the company or society
The student defends the use of tools, templates and best practices in designing and implementing an IT solution
The student assesses the design of an IT-solution or implementation of (part of) an IT component in a constructive way.
Integrate (simple)
The student audits the implementation or design and quality control of the IT system or solution critically
The student systematically uses the correct methods, technology & tools according to best practices, within the given company context
The student evaluates the consequences of deontological choices made during design and implementation of an IT solution in its impact with the solution, end user, customer, company and society

Content

The course covers the following topics:

  • General law in Belgium
  • Judicial organisation
  • Police forces in Belgium
  • Criminal law and criminal proceedings
  • International computer crime
  • Relevant legislation
    • Cybercrime law
    • Law of the electronic economy
    • E-privacy Directive
    • KSZ
    • Cybersquatting
  • Typical forms of cybercrime
    • Cyberbullying
    • Child pornography
    • Internet fraud

Study materials

CasesMandatory
Lecturer's courseMandatory
PresentationMandatory
TutorialsMandatory

Learning outcomes

PBATI05: The professional bachelor ACS acts in a deontological and socially responsible way, in accordance with the company and organisation context, regulations, best practices and strategies in the national and international IT domain on the basis of his own views and knowledge.
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PBATI05The professional bachelor ACS acts in a deontological and socially responsible way, in accordance with the company and organisation context, regulations, best practices and strategies in the national and international IT domain on the basis of his own views and knowledge.

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
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exam period 2 (2nd sem) (regular exam schedule)exam: oral60,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
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exam period 3 (august/september) (regular exam schedule)exam: oral60,00
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
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exam period 2 (outside exam schedule)assignment: written40,00