ITC 171 - Introduction to Computer Forensics

Institution:

Middlesex Community College - Massachusetts

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Description:

This course introduces students with interests in computer technology and/or criminal justice to several areas that comprise the newly emerging field of Computer Forensics. Students will learn about professional opportunities in this field and the principles, procedures, and techniques used in computer crime investigation. Through hands-on laboratory exercises, students will learn how to use computer forensics software and other tools, set up a computer forensics lab, process crime scenes for digital evidence, and control digital evidence. Students will learn to work with current operating systems' file systems, and perform computer forensic analysis and forensic email investigation. Prerequisites: CAP 101 (CA 1101 or BU 6101) or CSC 101 (CS 1101 or MA 2101) or TEC 101 or CRJ 127 (CA 1110) or CAP 127 (CA 1110) or permission of instructor

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.middlesex.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 656-3200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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