ITC 171 - Introduction to Computer Forensics

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 e-mail investigation.

Prerequisite(s): CAP 101 or CSC 101 or TEC 101 or CRJ 127 or CAP 127 or permission of instructor

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