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Course Outlines
Course Outlines

Computer Forensics — ISTC 2071

  1. Course Description
    • Credits: 3.00
    • Lecture Hours/Week: 2.00
    • Lab Hours/Week: 2.00
    • OJT Hours/Week: 0
    • Prerequisites:
      • ISTC 1015: Supporting Business Applications
      • ISTC 1033: Operating Systems II
    • Corequisites: None
    • MnTC Goals: None
    Course Description This course will provide a foundation in the field of Computer Forensics. The student will learn how to obtain and analyze digital information for possible use as evidence in civil, criminal or administrative cases. Topics include applications of hardware and software to computer forensics, computer forensics law, volume and file system analysis, computer forensics investigations, and computer forensics in the laboratory. Hands-on exercises guide discussions and reinforce the subject matter. Prerequisites: ISTC1015 and ISTC1033
  2. Course Effective Dates: 8/2/19 – Present
  3. Outline of Major Content Areas
      As noted on course syllabus
  4. Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe the most common Investigations
    2. Demonstrate acquisition, recovery, and analysis of data from USB/flash drives and hard drives
    3. Describe storage formats for digital evidence
    4. Demonstrate various data/evidence acquisition methods
    5. List the Rules of Evidence
    6. Describe the steps in preparation for a search and seizure
    7. Work with current Forensics Tools
    8. Prepare reports for High-Tech Investigations and testifying in court.
  5. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies
  6. Learner Outcomes Assessment
      As noted on course syllabus
  7. Special Information
      None noted