Course Overview
The course provides an introduction and an overview on planning and implementation of contingencies in case of a disaster. The course intends to familiarize students with technology focused on the business aspects related to disaster recovery planning and management.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$904.80
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:
- Develop risk management strategies according to a given situation.
- Develop a contingency plan for a given emergency situation.
- Explain the security policies as they pertain to planning for contingencies.
- Perform budgeting for contingencies.
- Perform an incident response.
- Develop a disaster recovery plan for a given emergency situation.
- Explain the concept of Incident Forensics.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2015
Related Programs
Principles of Incident Response and Disaster Recovery (FSCT 7131) 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 7131 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 82996
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 31 Loading
- CRN 82996
- $904.80 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 318 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Katarina Watt
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
- In-person delivery format at the Burnaby campus. For the required textbook, please check: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/buy_textbooks.asp (FSCT) for more details. Students who have been accepted into a Forensics program where this course is a part of the program 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 @ BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca. For information on Forensic programs and courses, please visit: www.bcit.ca/computing-academic-studies/forensics/
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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