Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

CRI5601 15 Credit Points
Essential Communication Skills for Justice Practice
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
In this unit plain English writing skills, report writing,
summarising complex information and other forms of competent
written and oral communication will be taught and practiced.
Students will develop the communication skills necessary to work
with a wide range of clients in the justice system and to
communicate clearly and appropriately with colleagues. A
required skill is the ability to communicate with and interview
clients for a range of purposes and outcomes under sensitive,
emotionally charged and difficult circumstances. In particular,
practical skills will be taught and practiced to enable students to
deal sensitively and appropriately with those who do not have
English as a first language; indigenous clients; children and youth;
and intellectually impaired individuals.
CRI5602 15 Credit Points
Justice Policy Development and Evaluation
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit introduces students to the process of policy development
in the ever changing context of the contemporary justice system.
Students will examine the process and practice of policy
development in criminal justice and in non-government agencies.
Students will analyse the drivers of justice policy and evaluate the
range of policy tools that governments use to address the issues.
The subject will focus on evidence-based policy and case studies
to examine current criminal justice controversies. The applied
skills of retrieving, critically appraising and summarising relevant
information from the extensive research and practice literature
will be taught. The implications and applications of this for new
practice and program implementation and evaluation will be
drawn out.
CRI5603 15 Credit Points
Pivotal Issues in Criminology and Justice
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit will introduce students to critical and contemporary
issues in criminology and justice. The specific issues will change
to reflect critical contemporary issues, and will focus on the
ongoing challenges for policing, corrections and justice policy
facing Australia, and Western Australia and internationally. The
teaching and learning employed will encourage a deeper
understanding of the selected pivotal issues in contemporary
crime, criminology and justice. This will form a foundation for
critical reflection on current public sector policies and practices
and legislation to equip the graduate with a wider understanding
of their work environment. Students will draw upon a wide range
of contemporary sources including academic publications and
new research, government reports, reviews and inquiries, reports
by non-government agencies, and the public media.
CRI5604 15 Credit Points
Information Gathering and Intelligence Analysis
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit introduces students to the theory and method of
information and data gathering and analysis within the
intelligence contexts of law, justice and policing. The unit will
explore fundamental quantitative data collection procedures,
methods of statistical analysis and interpretation of quantitative
data. Relevant qualitative data collection and analysis will also be
examined. The development of intelligence products, including
strategic analysis, and the ability to develop predictive models
based on raw data, and on the results of analysis is emphasised.
CRI5605 15 Credit Points
Communication for Law Enforcement and Compliance
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit is intended for current practitioners in law enforcement,
compliance and others who will require to communicate with a
wide range of community members within the justice and
compliance systems. The unit will focus on consolidation and
revision of skills in interviewing, including cognitive interviewing
and conversation management. Practical skills will be taught and
practiced to enable students to deal sensitively and appropriately
with people who do not have English as a first language;
indigenous clients; children and youth; and intellectually impaired
individuals. In addition in this unit, plain English writing skills,
advanced report writing, summarising complex information, and
other forms of competent written and oral communication will be
revised and consolidated. Each element of the unit is taught within
the context of relevant legislation, policy and ethical practice
drawing on examples from the workplace.
CRI5606 15 Credit Points
Applied Quantitative Data Analysis
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit introduces students to the application of theory and the
method of quantitative research in criminology, justice and
policing. Students will apply their understanding of the scientific
method of research concepts and procedures to issues relevant to
criminology, justice and policing. Students will also apply their
understanding of statistical analysis, interpreting data relevant to
issues in criminology, justice and policing.
CRI5607 15 Credit Points
Applied Qualitative Data Analysis
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit introduces students to the application of theory and the
method of qualitative research in criminology, justice and
policing. Students will apply their understanding of the
qualitative paradigm and research methods and procedures to
issues relevant to criminology, justice and policing. Students will
also apply their understanding of qualitative data analysis,
interpreting data relevant to issues in criminology, justice and
policing.
CSD5101 15 Credit Points
Computer Graphics Methods
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Students will examine the concepts and principles of computer
graphics application software. Bitmapped, vector based, and three
dimensional modelling, rendering and animation software systems
are studied. The methods and techniques for the creation of high
quality graphics are explored. Particular emphasis is placed on
the methods behind three dimensional graphics. Project work is
based primarily on a modelling and animation system.
CSD5102 15 Credit Points
Computer Graphics Programming
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Students will study programming techniques to produce two
dimensional graphics. Fundamental algorithms for the
representation and display of graphics objects will also be
covered, including methods for adjusting size, colour and other
attributes of objects. Geometrical transformations and viewing
algorithms including user interface design and interaction
techniques will be addressed.
CSD5206 15 Credit Points
Game Enhancement Technologies
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSP5105 Introduction to 3D Game Programming
Students will focus on the development and realistic
representation of non-static real world objects in a computer game
environment. Techniques relating to the creation, representation,
behaviour and movement of objects in a gaming simulation are
discussed. Concepts such as game physics are also introduced.
Techniques for skeletal animation and inverse kinematics are
implemented. Interactive entities and game AI are also examined.
CSD5302 20 Credit Points
Graphics Development Systems 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Programming two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer
graphics; geometrical transformations; interaction techniques;
graphics algorithms; graphic standards; user interface design. (A
working knowledge of the C programming language is assumed).
ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008 215