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2020-2021 Catalog Archived

IST 268 - Computer Forensics


Class: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides students with a foundational knowledge in computer forensics investigation. Students are introduced to the skills, tools, and methods used to gather, document, and handle electronic evidence. 

Prerequisite(s): Take IST 203  with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:
  • Data acquisition
  • Current digital forensics tools
  • Digital forensics analysis and validation
  • Virtual machine and network forensics
  • Mobile device forensics
  • Cloud forensics

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate the use of current computer forensic tools. 
  2. Analyze and interpret data acquisition.
  3. Perform computer forensics analysis and validation.
  4. Explain mobile and cloud forensics. 

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021