INFS3120-A Intro To Computer Forensics (Spring 2015)

Course Details

Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 4 (03/07/2015 - 05/02/2015)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: 2 Seats
Credits: 3
The following additional fees apply to this section:   Fully Online Fee : $150.00

Course Description

This course exposes the student to Computer Forensics and Investigation. This course presents methods to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation beginning with a discussion of ethics, while mapping to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. The course provides an overview of digital investigations and data recovery with emphasis on data presentation techniques and chain-of-evidence procedures. Current computer forensics tools are presented along with controls required for digital evidence acquisition.

Prerequisite: INFS1020 or INFS1050

Course Materials

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About the Instructor(s)

Karen L. Paullet, D.Sc.
Director, Ph.D. Program in Information Systems and Communications
School of Informatics, Humanities and Social Sciences

Professor of Computer and Information Systems
Computer and Information Systems

paullet@rmu.edu
412-397-6051 phone
412-397-6468 fax
Wheatley Center 229
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