FRSC 2713 - Digital Evidence

Evidence that is stored on or transmitted by computers plays a major role in a wide range of crimes. This course covers how computers are extensions of traditional crime scenes and how digital evidence can be useful in a variety of investigations from computer intrusions to violent crimes. This course introduces students to how computers and networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they are used as a source of evidence. Topics include computer hardware, network topologies, Internet traces, as well as procedures and tools for properly collecting and preserving digital evidence.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: FRSC 2503 or permission of instructor.