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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to intelligence analysis methodologies commonly used by national security and law enforcement agencies. Students will explore fundamental issues in information evaluation and the role of ethics in intelligence analysis. The development of intelligence products appropriate to both tactical and operational requirements will be emphasised.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour workshop | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops. Students are exposed to a range of national and international materials and case studies which also represent real life scenarios providing them with skills relevant for industry. Such skills include teamwork which is developed within the class structure and strong report writing skills which are developed through the unit assessments.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Research a real world situation and conduct an assessment using appropriate terminology | 20% |
| Report | Current assessment | 30% |
| Portfolio | Analytic portfolio | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Research a real world situation and conduct an assessment using appropriate terminology | 20% |
| Report | Current assessment | 30% |
| Portfolio | Analytic portfolio | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to intelligence analysis methodologies commonly used by national security and law enforcement agencies. Students will explore fundamental issues in information evaluation and the role of ethics in intelligence analysis. The development of intelligence products appropriate to both tactical and operational requirements will be emphasised.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour workshop | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops. Students are exposed to a range of national and international materials and case studies which also represent real life scenarios providing them with skills relevant for industry. Such skills include teamwork which is developed within the class structure and strong report writing skills which are developed through the unit assessments.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Research a real world situation and conduct an assessment using appropriate terminology | 20% |
| Report | Current assessment | 30% |
| Portfolio | Analytic portfolio | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Research a real world situation and conduct an assessment using appropriate terminology | 20% |
| Report | Current assessment | 30% |
| Portfolio | Analytic portfolio | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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