CSCI 130 Introduction to Computer Forencis - Fall 2007

CSCI 130 Introduction to Computer Forensics - Fall 2007

    Course Information

    Lectures:

      MWF 11:00 - 11:50 AM
      Place: Kirkbride 242, Computer Science Lab

    Professors:

      Dr. William Harver
      Office - Room 230, Kapelski Learning Center
      Phone: (610) - 499 - 4554
      e-mail: weharver@widener.edu

      Office Hours:

        Yana Kortsarts
        Place: Kirkbride 266A
        Time:

      William Harver
      Place: Room 230, Kapelski Learning Center
      Time:
        • M, W, F: 2:00-3:00 PM
        • T, Th: 8:00-9:00 AM By Appointment

    Recommended Texts:

    • Ethics in Information Technology, Second Edition, George Reynolds, Thomson Course Technology
    • Incident Responce and Computer Forensics, Kevin Mandia, Chris Prosise, Matt Pepe, McGraw-Hill
    • Real Digital Forensics, Computer Security and Incident Response, Keith J. Jones, Richard Bejtlich, Curtis W. Rose, Addison-Wesley
    • Computer Forensics, Incident Response Essentials, Warren G. Kruse II, Jay G. Heiser, Addison-Wesley
    • Forensic Discovery, Dan Farmer, Wietse Venema, Addison - Wesley
    • File System Forensic Analysis, Brian Carrier, Addison - Wesley
    • Computer Forensics, Computer Crime Scene Investigation, John R. Vacca, Charles River Media Inc
    • Forensic Computing, A Practitioner's Guide, Tony Sammes and Brian Jenkinson, Springer.
    • Information Security Illuminated, Michael G. Solomon, Mike Chapple, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.
    • Mastering Network Security, Chris Brenron, Cameron Hunt, Sybex Inc

    Course Description

    Computer forensics is the scientific examination and analysis of
    data held on, or retrieved from, computer storage media in such a way that
    the information can be used as evidence in a court of law. The need for
    computer forensic services and equipment has derived from the widespread
    use of personal computers in both business and the home and the subsequent
    needs of crime investigators to have access to computer based information.
    In the past two years awareness amongst the legal community of the need
    for professional computer forensic services and equipment has increased
    substantially and many potentially successful prosecutions are at risk of
    failure due to unsatisfactory equipment, procedures and presentation in court.
    This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of computer
    forensics and cyber-crime scene analysis. The various laws and
    regulations dealing with computer forensic analysis will be discussed.
    Students will be introduced to the emerging international standards for
    computer forensic analysis, as well as a formal methodology
    for conducting computer forensic investigations.

    Academic Fraud

    The Science Division strictly enforces the University's policy on cheating and other forms of academic fraud.

    Student Academic Grievance Procedure

      If a student has a grievance concerning a class in which he/she is enrolled, he/she will first try to resolve the problem with the instructor of the class.
      If it is impossible to resolve the matter at this level, then the grievance must be placed in writing and appealed in the following order:
      • Division or Program Head
      • Dean of Arts and Sciences (Arts and Sciences Academic Council)
      • Provost of the University
      • University Academic Council
      All student grievances will first be referred to the class instructor before they are treated at the level of the Division Head.

    Evaluation Criteria (Grading)

    • 8 in class tests/quizzes/labs - 80% of the final grade.
    • Homework and in class presentations - 15% of the final grade.
    • Attendance - 5% of the final grade

      Make-up tests/labs

      • Any make-up for the test or lab
        must be arranged in advance of the test or lab date

    Final Grade
    Tests/Quizzes/Labs (8)80%
    Homework and in class presentations 15%
    Attendance5%
    Total100%

    Final Grade Table

    A: 95 - 100
    A-: 90 - 94
    B+: 87 - 89
    B: 83 - 86
    B-:80 - 82
    C+: 77 - 79
    C: 73 - 76
    C-: 70 - 72
    D+: 67 - 69
    D: 60 - 66
    F: 59 - 0