Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0281
Organization's ID:
AWR-139-W
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Online
Length:
7 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Digital Forensics
Students must complete Network Assurance (TEEX-0280) and Digital Forensics Basics (TEEX-0281) to receive credit.
Description

Objective:

This intermediate course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of digital forensic investigations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • explain the basic concepts behind digital forensics
  • identify how computers, mobile devices and gaming systems store data in relation to digital forensics
  • explain the basic concepts of collecting digital evidence
  • understand the basic concepts of analyzing digital forensic data
  • explain concepts related to digital forensic reporting
  • explain concepts related to evidentiary requirements in digital forensics
  • explain the roles and responsibilities of a digital forensics expert witness

General Topics:

  • Module 1 – Digital Forensics Overview Module 2 – Computers, Mobile Devices, and Gaming Systems Overview Module 3 – Digital Evidence Module 4 – Forensic Analysis Module 5 – Forensic Reporting Module 6 – Evidentiary Requirements Module 7 – Expert Witness
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials