Introduction to Digital Forensics.

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Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Enrollment is restricted to forensic science or information systems majors. An in-depth study of digital forensics. Covers foundational concepts, evidentiary procedures, tools and software, current challenges, analysis techniques and report production, the legal system and expert testimony, standards and ethical considerations, as well as the vast community of practitioners and resources/opportunities in the field. The different disciplines within the field of digital forensics and the various modalities in which it is practiced will be reviewed.