Course details
The course provides an introduction into digital forensics. It familiarizes the students with basics of digital forensics, computer structure, storage structure, networks, mobile devices, etc. The course will also cover the basic techniques to research and document scenes and evidence.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$820.91
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of FSCT 7510 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 66974
Duration
Tue Jul 04 - Tue Aug 15 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 66974
- $820.91
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 04 - Aug 15 | Tue, Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 301 |
Instructor
Gabriel Vitus
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$820.91
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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This course will be in person for the spring/summer 202320 term. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays with the last class ending Tuesday, Aug 15. There are no required textbooks for this offering. 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. For information on Forensic programs and courses, please visit: www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain basic digital components subject/related to digital forensics.
- Describe scenes and procedures to collect evidence.
- Describe digital storage forensic characteristics.
- Describe memory forensic characteristics.
- Describe networking forensic characteristics.
- Perform basic forensic activities on digital storage.
- Perform basic forensic activities on networks and components.
- Perform basic forensic activities on mobile devices.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2014
Related Programs
Digital Forensics Foundations (FSCT 7510) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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
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