CSEC 118B - Introduction to Video & Photo Forensics

Credits: 3

Description
This course focuses on video recording and imaging devices and covers techniques specific to those types of devices. This course introduces the student to the digital forensics process that includes:

Identify Digital Evidence Sources,
Collect Digital Evidence,
Preserve Digital Evidence,
Examine Digital Evidence, and
Analyze Digital Evidence Findings.

Student Learning Outcomes

Provide students with the theory and the basics of image processing.
Understand the issues affecting images and videos in an investigative context.
Acquire in-depth knowledge of all software features to solve those issues, including the technical and scientific background behind the implemented techniques.
Learn the workflow that is compatible with forensic needs and constraints to take the proper steps to obtain better results within a digital forensics investigation involving either imaging or video analysis
Work on cases and learn to testify on the results of a digital forensics investigation involving either imaging or video analysis.

Prerequisite: CSEC 110B with a grade of C- or higher.
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade