Crime Science (2024)

To complete a minor in Crime Science, students must complete 60 points including CRSCI101, CRSCI201 and 30 points from the papers listed for Crime Science (of which, 15 points need to be above 100-level).

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• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  CRSCI101	Introduction to Security and Crime Science	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Online)
  This paper introduces the topics, theories, and approaches that make up Crime Science. The central focus is on understanding crime.
  DATAX111	Statistics for Science	15.0	24B (Hamilton), 24B (Tauranga) & 24C (Hamilton Waikato College)
  An introductory paper in statistics that uses Microsoft Excel. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, basic principles of experimental design, hypothesis testing, regression and the analysis of categorical data.
  DATAX121	Introduction to Statistical Methods	15.0	24A (Hamilton), 24A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 24X (Hainan University, Haikou, China)
  An introduction to statistical data collection and analysis. Topics include general principles for statistical problem solving; some practical examples of statistical inference; and the study of relationships between variables using regression analysis.

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  CRSCI201	Understanding Crime Events	15.0	24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Online)
  The focus of this paper is on crime as a potentially preventable event. Crimes occur in a patterned way that is partly determined by situational factors and people's decision-making. This paper introduces students to theories about crime events, and approaches to analysing these events.
  DATAX201	Practical Data Science	15.0	24B (Hamilton), 24B (Online) & 24B (Tauranga)
  This paper gives students practical experience for the entire data science process. It covers the data collection process, data cleaning and manipulation, and data visualisation and presentation.
  DATAX221	Statistical Data Analysis	15.0	24A (Hamilton)
  This paper introduces students to the R programming language which is used to investigate a collection of real data sets. Analysis of variance, multiple regression, non parametric methods and time series are covered.
  ENVPL201	Introduction to Resource Management	15.0	24A (Hamilton)
  This paper is designed to provide students with an introduction to law and policy relevant to the practice of environmental planning and management in Aotearoa-New Zealand.
  ENVPL203	Urban Development in Aotearoa New Zealand	15.0	24B (Hamilton)
  This paper will introduce students to the theory and practice of urban development in Aotearoa-New Zealand cities.
  FPSYC201	Psychology and Crime	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Online)
  Crime is a result of how people think, feel, and behave within their ecological context, making psychology one of the core disciplines in understanding, explaining and addressing problems associated with crime.
  GEOGY228	Introduction to Geographical Information Systems and Big Data	15.0	24A (Hamilton)
  GIS and big data are revolutionising the application of Geography in the job market. This paper provides foundational knowledge in digital Geography and Geographical Information Systems, which are used at level 3 and postgraduate level. Students will develop confidence in the use of GIS, cartography, and data handling techniques.

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  ENVPL300	Planning in Aotearoa New Zealand	15.0	24A (Hamilton)
  This paper provides students with a practical understanding of the broad range of different types of contemporary urban planning which occurs in New Zealand cities, towns and regions.
  ENVPL309	Urban Spatial Analysis	15.0	24B (Hamilton)
  This paper will provide students with hands-on spatial analytical skills for environmental planning practice in an urban context. Students will develop quantitative problem solving and spatial thinking skills applied to real-world problems such as sea-level rise and housing inequality.
  GEOGY328	Geographical Information Systems	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Online)
  GIS is used widely in a range of industries and government agencies, and graduates competent in GIS are sort after for employment. This paper is compulsory for the GIS minor and covers all aspects of GIS analysis, including remote sensing and model building. ArcGIS Pro is used in the labs and students have the opportunity to instal...
  IRSST331	Cyber Security and the Global Politics of the Internet	15.0	24B (Online)
  This course explores the global politics of cyber security and the internet. It covers the major political/strategic/theoretical debates around enhancing the security of computer systems and how states and non-state actors are responding.