Computer Forensics
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Overview
Subject area
CST
Catalog Number
3520
Course Title
Computer Forensics
Description
Computer forensics is a branch of digital forensic science pertaining to legal evidence found in computers and digital storage media. The goal of computer forensics is to examine digital media in a forensically sound manner with the aim of identifying, preserving, recovering, analyzing and presenting facts and opinions about the information. This course will guide students through conducting a high-tech investigation, from acquiring digital evidence to reporting its findings. Students will learn how to set up a forensics lab, how to acquire the proper and necessary tools, and how to conduct the investigation and subsequent digital analysis. They will use free downloads of the latest forensic software and become familiar with the tools of the trade.
Pre- or Corequisite
032313
Liberal Arts
No
Department(s)
Credits
Minimum
3
Max
3
Components
Name
Laboratory
Contact Hours
2
Name
Lecture
Contact Hours
2