The Practice of Digital Investigations

DFS 501
Description: This course will provide the basis for this program of study. The course introduces the core principles of forensic science and evidence management. Students will examine the mission of digital forensics from the various perspectives of the public and private sectors, including digital forensics in support of activities ranging from internal corporate investigations, responses to information security incidents, and policy auditing to third-party investigations, criminal investigations, and anti-terrorism information gathering -- and discussing the imperatives of each.

Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3

Currently Offered

Course #	Days	Time	Dates	Instructor	Seats
Spring
DFS 501-81	Online	Online	01/08/24 - 03/01/24	Cowart	9
DFS 501-81A	Online	Online	01/08/24 - 03/01/24	Wedge	7
DFS 501-85	Online	Online	03/04/24 - 04/26/24	Pittman	4
DFS 501-85A	Online	Online	03/04/24 - 04/26/24	Cowart	7
Summer
DFS 501-81	Online	Online	05/06/24 - 06/28/24	Staff	0
DFS 501-85	Online	Online	07/01/24 - 08/23/24	Staff	8
Fall
DFS 501-81	Online	Online	09/02/24 - 10/25/24	Staff	9
DFS 501-85	Online	Online	10/28/24 - 12/20/24	Staff	10