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2011-12 Vincennes University Catalog 
    
2011-12 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CNET 155 - Computer Forensics: Cyber Investigation


3 hrs (Sem I, II)
This class is designed for students who are just starting their exposure to and taking their first classes in computer crime and computer forensics. It provides information for students and exposure to computer crime investigations. The course is designed for newcomers to computers and computer crime investigation, so all technical terms are fully introduced and explained. Beginning with the Internet, cyberspace and criminal behavior, the student will learn what they are up against as cyber investigators and why cyber investigation is needed. A history of computer crime, why computers are targets, and hacking will also be discussed. Additional topics will revolve around avenues of prosecution and applying the First and Fourth Amendments to computer crimes. Forensic terminology and computer investigations will be taught in the areas of pre-search activities, on-scene activities and data analysis. Finally, the class will take a look at potential future issues in cyber crime. Throughout the class the students will be given lab components which will utilize computer forensic software to demonstrate the computer investigative process. 3 lecture/laboratory hours.