- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Students will learn how to identify, collect, and preserve digital evidence with an emphasis on evidence collected from the Windows operating system. Topics include fundamental computer forensics principles, information extraction, legal issues, and challenges posed by variations in both data sources and devices. Students will use specialized forensic software to collect and use evidence in a forensically sound manner, to support an investigation.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in FSCT 7509
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$933.64
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Outline fundamental principles of computer forensics.
- Preserve digital evidence.
- Extract data from computers running the Windows operating system.
- Use forensic software and techniques to analyse digital evidence.
- Locate and identify required evidence in different investigative scenarios.
- Assess legal issues around evidence collection, presentation and jurisdiction.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Digital Forensics 1 (FSCT 8513) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option)
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of FSCT 8513 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 86219
Dates
Jan 08 - Apr 02 Loading
- CRN 86219
- $933.64 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Jan 15 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
| Jan 22 - Jan 29 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Feb 05 - Feb 12 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
| Feb 19 - Feb 26 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Mar 05 - Mar 12 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
| Mar 19 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Mar 26 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
| Apr 02 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Ilia Lvovski
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID delivery format. No required textbook. Students who have been accepted into a Forensics program where this course is a part of the matrix may register without any further approvals. Students who are not currently accepted in a Forensics program or, if this course is NOT part of your program matrix, please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.