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Social Media and Open-Source Investigative Techniques FSCT 8520

Forensic Investigation Course

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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

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of FSCT 8520 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 63404

Duration

Sat May 25 - Sat Jun 22 (5 weeks)

  • 5 weeks
  • CRN 63404
  • Domestic fees $917.96
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 25 - Jun 22 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
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  5. This course will run ONLINE for the Spring/Summer 202420 term and will be taught LIVE. There are no required textbooks. 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. Please note, in order to successfully participate in this course you will require either a laptop or desktop computer with internet access so that you can access remotely the software required for this course. Please advise us if this will be a problem for you.
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:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
    Advanced Certificate Part-time
  2. Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
    Bachelor of Technology Part-time
  3. Forensic Investigation (Forensic Science Option)
    Bachelor of Technology Part-time

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