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
$952.81
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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 2027
Below is one offering of FSCT 8513 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 86219
Dates
Jan 07 - Apr 01 Loading
- CRN 86219
- $952.81 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Jan 14 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
| Jan 21 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Jan 28 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
| Feb 04 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Feb 11 - Feb 18 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
| Feb 25 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Mar 04 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
| Mar 11 - Apr 01 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Ilia Lvovski
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- 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.
Confirmation
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Status
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