Course details
The course provides an introduction into digital forensics. It familiarizes the students with basics of digital forensics, computer structure, storage structure, networks, mobile devices, etc. The course will also cover the basic techniques to research and document scenes and evidence.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$820.91
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of FSCT 7510 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 90475
Duration
Wed Jan 04 - Wed Mar 29 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 90475
- $820.91
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Mar 29 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 327 |
Instructor
Gabriel Vitus
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$820.91
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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This offering is for students who have been accepted into a Forensics program and it is also exclusively reserved for the Digital Forensic & Cybersecurity PTS COHORT students. 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.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed October 26, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain basic digital components subject/related to digital forensics.
- Describe scenes and procedures to collect evidence.
- Describe digital storage forensic characteristics.
- Describe memory forensic characteristics.
- Describe networking forensic characteristics.
- Perform basic forensic activities on digital storage.
- Perform basic forensic activities on networks and components.
- Perform basic forensic activities on mobile devices.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2014
Related Programs
Digital Forensics Foundations (FSCT 7510) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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
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