Research Methods
Description
This subject is designed to develop an appreciation of the mechanisms for research appropriate to corporate or industry relating to e-Crime investigation. The subject is structured to introduce the skills required for implementation of research such as research design, research ethics, research methods, data gathering techniques and communication and reporting of research findings.
Subject Code
360726
Credit Points
12.5
Objectives
Refer to Generic Skills below
Generic skills students will develop
On the completion of Research Methods students will have:
- Gained an understanding of the procedures and methods including involved in conducting organised research including the identification of hypotheses and thus be capable of acquiring and developing knowledge in computer forensics and e-crime investigations through rigorous and independent research
- Developed and demonstrated an appreciation of research design and planning and understand how the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge are intimately related
- Developed skills in managing information particularly in regard literature surveys, effective use of libraries and the use of multimedia for research
- Gained skills in the communication and presentation of research findings and be capable of independent critical thought
Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites
Entry to the course
Mode of Delivery
TBA
Contact Time
Eighteen hours of lectures/ seminars/workshops. It is expected that student time commitment for the unit will be at least 120 hours.
Assessment
Assessment items will be advised upon enrolment
Subject Coordinator
Venue
Hawthorn Campus
442 Auburn Road
Hawthorn
Dates
Not offered in 2010
Course Fee
$2,300 (in 2009)
Prescribed Textbook
No prescribed texts. Students will be provided with articles and references that support the teaching as part of their course materials.
Online Learning System
For further information contact
Irna Grace Kostic, Project Manager
T: 61 3 9810 3148
F: 61 3 9810 3149
E: i.kostic@mccp.unimelb.edu.au
Application Process
Applications are managed by Student Services.