FST 239 - Computer Forensics

Institution:

Southern Crescent Technical College

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Description:

(Prerequisites: SCT 100, CIS 103, CIS 122, CIS 286) This course will provide students with a solid foundation of computer forensics and investigation tools and techniques. Major personal computer operating system architectures and disk structures will be discussed. Students will leam how to set up an investigators office and laboratory, as well as what computer forensic hardware and software tools are available. The importance of digital evidence controls, how to process crime and incident scenes, details of data acquisition, computer forensic analysis, e-mail investigations, image file recovery, investigative report writing, and expert witness requirements will also be stressed. The course provides a range of laboratory and hands-on assignments that teaches about theory as well as the practical application of computer forensic investigation.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.sctech.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 228-7348

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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