2019-2020 CSN Catalog 
    
    May 10, 2024  
2019-2020 CSN Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The following course descriptions are intended to briefly describe the nature of each of the courses. For more complete information, departments or faculty can provide specific course syllabuses.

In addition to these hours, students are expected to complete homework assignments on their own time. These assignments may include library research, computer utilization, field trips, cultural performances, and other instructional activities.

 

Computer Forensics

  
  • CF 117B - Computer Forensics

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the student to the preservation, identification, extraction, documentation and interpretation of crime related computer data. This course will include both lecture and demonstration of investigative techniques. Student should have basic computer knowledge.
  
  • CF 118B - Internet Forensics

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the student to network intrusion analysis. It will cover DNS, ICMP, and fragmentation intrusion techniques and the use of TCP dump and SNORT in intrusion detection and prevention.
    Prerequisite(s): CIT 112B 
  
  • CF 119B - Introduction to Electronic Crime for Law Enforcement

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the investigation of high-tech crime. It will present the tools and methods used by criminals in identity theft, financial crimes, drug trafficking, crimes against children, hacking, terrorism and other electronic crimes. It will also include high-tech intelligence gathering methods and legal considerations, including ECPA, pen/trap orders, CALEA, and Title III wire taps.
  
  • CF 124B - Digital Crime Investigation

    Credits: 3
    Digital evidence plays a role in a wide range of crimes. The purpose of this course is to educate students about digital evidence and computer crime. It explains how computers are used in crimes, how they can be used as a source of evidence, relevant legal issues, deductive criminal profiling, criminal motivations, and investigative techniques.
  
  • CF 217B - Advanced Computer Forensics

    Credits: 3
    This course builds upon the skills learned in CF 117B - Computer Forensics . It includes lecture on advanced computer forensics topics and demonstration and practice in using computer forensics tools to analyze and reconstruct evidentiary data.
    Prerequisite(s): CF 117B .
  
  • CF 250B - Mobile Device Forensics

    Credits: 4
    This course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to investigate data that can be found on basic cell phones, smartphones, and GPS devices. It includes lecture on mobile device forensics topics as well as demonstration and practice in using mobile device forensic tools to extract and analyze evidentiary data.
    Prerequisite(s): CF 117B .