CSIS 3757 - Computer Forensics
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41219,
Credit hours: 3
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Course Description
3757. Computer Forensics. Professional computer forensics, including methods and investigative techniques for the discovery and recovery of digital images and information at all levels, from PCs to large information systems. Chain of evidence and investigative techniques for cybercrime detection. Prereq.: CSIS 3755. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Computer Forensics and Investigations, 7th Edition | Nelson, B., Phillips, A., Steuart, C., Wilson, R., S | 8220147703080 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Ch. 1 | Understanding the Digital Forensics Profession and Investigatio | |
| 8/31 | Ch. 2 | Report Writing and Testimony for Digital Investigations | |
| 9/7 | Ch. 3 | The Investigator’s Laboratory and Digital Forensics Tools | |
| 9/14 | Ch. 4 | Data Acquisition | |
| 9/21 | Ch. 5 | Processing Crime and Incident Scenes | |
| 9/28 | Ch. 6 | Working with Microsoft File Systems and the Windows Registry | |
| 10/5 | Ch. 7 | Linux and Macintosh File Systems | |
| 10/12 | Ch. 8 | Media Files and Digital Forensics | |
| 10/19 | Ch. 9 | Virtual Machine Forensics and Live Acquisitions Forensics | |
| 10/26 | Ch. 10 | Network Forensics | |
| 11/2 | Ch. 11 | Cloud Forensics and the Internet of Any | |
| 11/9 | Ch. 12 | Mobile Device Forensics | |
| 11/16 | Ch. 13 | Email and Social Media Investigations | |
| 11/23 | Ch. 15 | Ethics and Professional Responsibilities |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.