Unit details
ACR212 - Crime, Surveillance and Technology
| Offering information: | Commences Trimester 3 2014 |
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| Offered at: | (G, X) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 3 (alternate years 2014, 2016) and trimester 1 (alternate years 2015, 2017) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | D Palmer |
| Prerequisite: | Any 4 credit points at level 1 |
| Incompatible with: | ACR312 |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications The level 3 version of this unit (ACR312) is only available for continuing students who commenced before 2013. Refer to Student Support (G) for further information. | |
Content
This unit examines new and emerging surveillance technologies and the impact these have for traditional notions of crime and security problems. Examples include the increasing use of video surveillance, facial recognition software, unmanned drones, smart televisions and mobile webcams. While some of these technologies have been developed as deliberate tools for surveillance, many have been developed for other purposes (such as webcams and smart televisions) but have the result of providing for increasing means of technological surveillance. The unit examines the effects of these technologies in relation to crime and security problems as well as society more broadly.
Assessment
- Policy Report (2000 words – 50%)
- Group Assignment (2000 words or equivalent – 50%)
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $755 | $755 | $2269 | $2442 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
