Course Overview
This course will introduce students to forensic issues related to preserving and analyzing mobile devices. Students will learn about mobile technology and its implementations in today's environment. The course will introduce the students to the legal aspects of working with mobile devices, the various types of information available to the examiner and will present an overview of modern mobile acquisition and analysis tools.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$324.38
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:
- Apply sound mobile device seizure procedures.
- Conduct in-depth cell phone analysis of iOS and Android systems.
- Perform mobile extraction and data analysis using forensic software.
- Identify cloud issues: techniques and approaches for accessing cloud data and artifacts.
- Perform technical documentation: Taking notes, creating and submitting a full forensic report describing all the steps taken during the analysis.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Mobile Forensics Basic Skills (XFSC 3010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Foundational Digital Forensics Skills
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of XFSC 3010 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 50390
Dates
Nov 16 - Dec 18 Loading
- CRN 50390
- $324.38 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16 - Dec 18 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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.
Confirmation
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Status
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