Catalog Info
Title when registering
Digital Forensics
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
4 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Examine the fundamental principles, theory and application of computer investigations, computer forensics tools, information protection, professional development and cybersecurity. Explores various types of cybercrime and investigative techniques. Students will discuss emerging technologies used in law enforcement in relation to computer-related crimes scenes, evidence collection and analysis. Students will evaluate and synthesize technical and legal issues in relation to digital evidence. Students will apply various skills and techniques, combined with numerous investigative software tools to analyze seized electronic media. Students subject to background investigation prior to admittance.
Pre-requisites
CIS-100, with a grade of "C" or better.
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2019 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.