CF 124B - Digital Crime Investigation

Credits: 3

Description
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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Know the definition and influence of digital evidence on computer crime.
Be familiar with the history and terminology of computer crime investigation.
Be able to explain the relationship between technology and law.
Know the details of the investigative process as it applies to computer crime. (Human Relations)
Be able to do investigative reconstruction. (Human Relations)
Understand criminal modus operandi, motive, and technology. (Human Relations)
Know how digital evidence is used in the courtroom.
Be able to investigate computer intrusions.
Understand the unique requirements of investigation sex offenders on the internet.
Be able to investigate cyber-stalking.
Be familiar with the role of digital evidence in alibis.

Prerequisite: None