Computer Forensics

Catalog description

This course focuses on the investigative use of computer technologies and electronic records. Students explore digital evidence and the valuable information it can provide to investigators. The course has a two-tier approach. First, students are shown how to extract readily decipherable information from someone’s computer such as looking at their files or their browser history of web sites visited. Even if the information is password protected or has been deleted it might still be recoverable. For the second tier, students examine criminal use of computers and the Internet for activities ranging from endangering children to financial fraud. This course is intended to address a growing need in law enforcement. Prerequisite(s): Major=BS Criminal Justice or Major=BS Integrated Technology - CIS or Major=BS Integrated Technology - Software Development and Major=BS Integrated Technology - Web Design and Dev.