CYBERCRIME
LCR3CYC
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject explores the world of cybercrime. Cybercrimes are those crimes that in some way involve computers and information and communications technology, whether as the target, tool or medium of criminal activity. We study a variety of such offences, from among the following: cyberstalking and harassment, sex and cybercrime, cybercrimes against children, hacking for profit, cyber extorsion, online fraud, "hacktivism", online hate crime, offensive content online, cyberespionage, cyberwarfare and cyberterrorism, and the dark web. We look at the nature and contexts of such offending, its causes and effects, and how it can be prevented and prosecuted. We also examine the social and legal policy issues raised by cybercrimes and current debates about law reform in the rapidly evolving arena of cybercrime.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSteven Tudor
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesSeminar discussions, research assignment, take home examination.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites(LAW1LIM OR LCR1ALS) AND (LCR1CLC OR LAW1CRL)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Cybercrime
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorPeter Grabosky
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN978-0190211554
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Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteven Tudor
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Analytical exercise (450 words). Short expository task on a set reading. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Research assignment (2,700 words). Students complete an academic essay or law reform submission, selected from set topics. | Assignment | Individual | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Final examination (1,350 words). | Other written exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |