IS 325 - Computer Forensics (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: IS 205 , IS 362 , IS 260 , IS 250
Computer and digital forensics is the science of recovering and investigating digital evidence from technology. In this course, students build on a broad technical knowledge of computer systems to study phenomena such as computer crimes, hacking, producing evidence, and fraud investigation. Topics include Windows Registry Analysis, recovering deleted files, and Solid State Drives (SSD) operations versus Hard Disk Drive (HDD) functions. The limitations of forensic analysis are also covered. Upon completion of the course, students have a basic knowledge of computer forensics concepts, chain of custody/evidence handling, and computer forensic tools. Case studies are used to expose students to real-world scenarios.