Computer Forensics

Catalog description

This course presents a detailed and comprehensive methodological approach to conducting cyber investigations, responding to incident scenes, and performing forensic examinations of digital evidence. As part of a digital forensics team working in private, government and law enforcement sectors you will encounter a variety of cyber events demanding the use of many common investigative techniques and professional forensic tools, as well as industry standards and best practices. In the process, students will experience the complete digital forensics lifecycle from identification, preservation, and collection to examination and analysis including the development of relevant documentation associated with the reporting of forensic results as well as the presentation of their findings. This is a 3-credit course, requiring a minimum of 18 hours of course engagement each week in an 8-week term, or 9 hours per week in a 15-week term (refer to the Credit Hours Calculation Policy in the Student Handbook), Course engagement includes such activities as discussions, reading, study time, and assignments. View Sample Syllabus