- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
This course will provide you with the latest techniques used to effectively gather online information for investigative purposes relating to persons, companies, and other assets. You will be introduced to the methods of gathering online intelligence through social media platforms, search engines, and dark web searches. In addition, you will learn how to assess potential counter-intelligence concerns. Particular emphasis will be placed on heightened awareness and the “paper trail” investigators may leave behind when using internet investigation tools. Approaches to maintain privacy and security when carrying out online investigations will also be explored and a variety of online search methodologies introduced.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$917.96
Course offerings
Winter 2024
Below is one offering of FSCT 8520 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 74380
Duration
Sat Feb 24 - Sat Mar 23 (5 weeks)
- 5 weeks
- CRN 74380
- Domestic fees $917.96International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24 - Mar 23 | Sat | 09:00 - 18:00 | Online |
Instructor
Marty Hurst
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$917.96
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This 5 week online offering (Feb 24 - Mar 23, 2024) is synchronous so attendance is mandatory. There is no textbook required and the instructor will distribute the course material in class.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Outline the basis of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Media Intelligence (SMINT).
- Apply advanced internet searching tools and techniques to conduct online investigations.
- Apply advanced web browser usage, and apply techniques for searching the surface, deep, and dark web surfaces.
- Develop an internet search plan for operational use.
- Assess operational challenges that face the user when using online information.
- Propose and implement the covert usage of social media.
- Propose and implement the covert usage of social media.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Social Media and Open-Source Investigative Techniques (FSCT 8520) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
- Forensic Investigation (Forensic Science Option)
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
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