CJ 2700 - Introduction to Digital Forensics

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Skills-based course introducing the digital forensics process, including evidence processing, preservation, analysis, and presentation. Also includes digital evidence basics, data recovery, and some cyber law issues. Requires 6 hours of lab work on a Windows based machine each week. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Provide the steps for search and seizure of digital evidence on computers, personal digital devices, and data storage devices. 2. Understand how the 1st and 4th amendments apply to the search and seizure of digital evidence. 3. Describe the basics behind digital media and digital storage. 4. Understand when digital evidence is admissible in a court of law and when it is not. 5. Explain the entire process of a digital evidence examination including seizure, imaging, analysis, and presentation. Course fee required. FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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