- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course introduces students to sound forensic evidence acquisition techniques from the most common digital devices found today. From laptop/desktop computers, mobile phones, tablets, Raid arrays, USB drives, each device type often requires a unique combination of skills, techniques and forensic tools to capture a forensic image that can be used for evidentiary purposes. Also, the course offers a brief introduction into data recovery methods and techniques, which would assist the future investigator in extracting data from a non-functioning digital device.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$311.69
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Perform initial data recovery.
- Identify the various methods that can be employed to create a forensic image from a variety of digital storage devices.
- Conduct evidence acquisition from both live and dead systems.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Forensic Evidence Imaging (XFSC 3005) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Foundational Digital Forensics Skills
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of XFSC 3005 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 50389
Dates
Wed Oct 09 - Wed Nov 06
- 5 weeks
- CRN 50389
- Domestic fees $311.69
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09 - Nov 06 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Ilia Lvovski
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students will have access to this course via learning hub on the first day of class. This offering is an online, asynchronous format. You do not have to sign in at a particular time or a particular day. However, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. There is no required textbook.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.