CRFO 350 - Investigation Internet Crime

Institution:

Gannon University

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Description:

3 credits The objective of this course is to teach students about technical aspects of the Internet and how the Internet can be used as an investigative tool. As detailed in the syllabus, this is a demanding technical course, requiring participants to submit weekly assignments to demonstrate their understanding of the materials. Participants who are not already familiar with Internet crime should take the Introduction to Internet Crime course (CRFO 345). Topics covered include advanced Internet searching, locating the origin of e-mail messages, tracking criminals who operate on chat networks, investigating computer fraud and intrusions, and dealing with personal computers as an extension of the crime scene. Articles and case examples are used to give a sense of current crimes and law enforcement efforts on the Internet. The course ends with a final investigative assignment those ties together many of the lessons and techniques taught throughout the course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gannon.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 871-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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