Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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LET 2150 - Cybernetics
Examines the application and use of computers and/or automated systems for rapid storage and retrieval of information. Explores the types of electronic data processing systems and their compatibility with contemporary police operations. Introduction to the five Information Competency Principles to develop the skills necessary to achieve information competency. Students apply information competency to criminal justice research developing skills through library research, practice in MLA and APA documentation, and completing a research assignment 6-8 pages in length.
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Apply computer systems to crime analysis.
- Describe a police communications facility.
- Describe the emerging and future criminal justice technologies.
- Describe the wireless communications systems, networks, and GIS systems as they apply to the criminal justice system.
- Recognize how computer systems are used in emergency planning and disaster response.
- Understand how law enforcement uses the Internet to accomplish criminal justice objectives.
- Understand how the criminal justice system uses information systems to accomplish systemic goals.
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