ITDF 1300 Introduction to Digital Forensics 3:3:0

http://www.lit.edu/depts/coursedesc.aspx

Course length

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Course description

A study of the application of forensic science and technology to collect, analyze, document, and present after-the-fact digital information from digital sources while maintaining a documented chain of custody to determine exactly what happened on a digital device. Overview of ethics, white-collar crime, HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, and other legal guidelines/regulations/laws. Includes overview of tools used for forensic analysis of digital devices seized in investigations. Also covers securing a search warrant, collecting digital evidence, protecting digital evidence, and obtaining information from offenders.

Admissions and entry requirements

Lamar Institute of Technology welcomes any student interested in education and personal improvement. The Office of Student Services provides complete admissions assistance for entering students. Professionally trained personnel assist prospective students in assembling all admission credentials so that a transition into the college environment can be as smooth and problem-free as possible. Correspondence pertaining to admissions should be addressed to the Office of Student Services, Lamar Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 10043, Beaumont, TX 77710.

Lamar Institute of Technology, a two-year component of The Texas State University System, offers educational opportunity through an open-admissions policy which admits students who can benefit from post-secondary education. Lamar Institute of Technology admits students without regard to race, color, creed, gender, age, national origin or disabilities. Lamar Institute of Technology does reserve the right to verify the citizenship and residency of any prospective student.

A student may be admitted to Lamar Institute of Technology based on one of the following criteria:

- High School Graduate
- High School Completer
- GED Certificate Holder
- Dual Enrollment Student
- Readmission of Student
- Transfer Student
- International Student

All methods of admission listed above require completion of an Application for Admission. Application can be found online at www.lit.edu or at the Office of Student Services.

Admission to Lamar Institute of Technology does not guarantee admission to specific courses or programs of study. Prerequisites and co-requisites are required for some courses. Lamar Institute of Technology reserves the right to refuse admission or readmission to any applicant who does not satisfy the admission criteria.

Fees

See http://www.lit.edu/admissions/fees.aspx

Contact Person

James Doane
Program Head
doanej@lit.edu
Tel: +1 (409) 880 8023 or (409) 880 8293