Digital Forensic Science

DFS 500
Description: Students will acquire a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities including legal knowledge, particular computer and other digital device skills and oral and written forensic reporting abilities needed for successful completion of the Master's Degree. Emphasis is given to the following topics: unique 'digital crime scene' issues, the rules of evidence and specific computer crime laws, digital forensic investigative techniques, best practices and current technologies, and storage device architecture and file system forensicsStudents will acquire a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities including explicit legal knowledge, particular computer and other digital device skills and good oral and written forensic reporting abilities needed for successful completion of the Master's Degree. We cover those areas in an accelerated fashion with emphasis on the following topics: unique 'digital crime scene' issues, the rules of evidence and specific computer crime laws, digital forensic investigative techniques, best practices and current technologies, and storage device architecture and file system forensics.

Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3

Currently Offered

Course #	Days	Time	Dates	Instructor	Seats
Spring
DFS 500-81	Online	Online	01/08/24 - 03/01/24	Jollymore	7
DFS 500-85	Online	Online	03/04/24 - 04/26/24	Jollymore	10
Summer
DFS 500-81	Online	Online	05/06/24 - 06/28/24	Wedge	12
DFS 500-85	Online	Online	07/01/24 - 08/23/24	Staff	11
Fall
DFS 500-81	Online	Online	09/02/24 - 10/25/24	Staff	14
DFS 500-85	Online	Online	10/27/24 - 12/20/24	Staff	13