Computer Forensics (3 credit hours)

Syllabus for Fall 2010 Computer Forensics (3 credit hours) COURSE INFORMATION Instructor: Smith Office: A 112-B Phone: 291-4920 Email: aurelia.smith@cv.edu Class Time: TH from 7:00 8:15 p.m. Room: A 112 Internet class time as assigned Office Hours M T W TH F 11:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 11:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 10:00 am 2:00 pm pm 2:00 pm pm 11:00 pm 8:15 pm 9:15 1:00 pm 2:00 pm pm Course Objectives Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigation presents methods to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation, beginning with a discussion of ethics while mapping to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. Students should have a working knowledge of hardware and operating systems (OSs) to maximize their success on projects and exercises throughout the text. Specific topics covered include: Computer Forensics and Investigations as a Profession Understanding Computer Investigations The Investigator's Office and Laboratory Current Computer Forensics Tools Processing Crime and Incident Scenes Digital Evidence Controls

Working with Windows and DOS Systems Macintosh and Linux Boot Processes and Disk Structures Data Acquisition Computer Forensic Analysis Recovering Image Files Network Forensics E-Mail Investigations Becoming an Expert Witness and Reporting Results of Investigations Course Competencies After completing this course the student will have a working knowledge of the principles of computer forensics, and will have gained hands-on experience in gathering evidence, chain of custody, data recovery and the evaluation of hidden data. Textbook Phillips, Nelson, Enfinger, Steuart. Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations. Third Edition. Course Technology Incorporated, 2006. ISBN 1-4180-6733-4 Web site The online support site for this class can be found at http://bb.cv.edu/. This BlackBoard Web site contains class notes, PowerPoint slides, class announcements, the course syllabus, test dates, and other information for the course. Here you will submit assignments to the Digital Drop Box, and take online exams. Grading and Evaluation Criteria Forty percent of the grade is based on a midterm and a final examination. Both examinations are cumulative and are given in a varied format. An in-class review will be held before each examination.

Twenty percent of the grade is based on quizzes. Quizzes are scheduled in advance and may vary from five to 10 questions that may be in any format. Forty percent of the grade is based on keeping a project notebook. Students are asked to obtain a small notebook or to use a lab notebook and keep notes on the results of the hands-on activities within each chapter and the hands-on and case projects at the end of each chapter in the text. Number Item PointValue Total 11 Online Quiz 50 550 2 Exams 500 1000 8 Assignments 50 400 8 In-class labs 50 400 1 Class Project / Paper 150 150 Total Points Possible 2500 Grade A 2250 B 2000 C 1750 D 1500 F 1250 Make-up Policy Please plan to have all your work turned in by the last day of class, since no work can be accepted beyond that date. If you run into difficulties please contact me for help (use email). If you need to miss class or an exam due to health problems, family emergencies, or work requirements I will work with you, but please let me know and stay in touch. If you have computer problems that prevent you from completing work at home you can use the computer lab on campus. Instructor Responsibilities Assist students and facilitate their learning experience Post materials in Blackboard in a timely fashion Grade student assignments submitted to Blackboard in a timely fashion

Student Responsibilities Read the syllabus Read announcements on Blackboard Read the material in Blackboard found in the Course Information area regarding the class schedule, instructor office hours, instructor office location, instructor email Purchase a book or use the books in the LRC Read the project chapters in the book Hand in all materials to be graded in a timely manner Name each document to be submitted according to the instructions in the book. Do not submit files called Document1.doc or Book1.xls. Don t let yourself fall behind. Work a little bit every day. If circumstances dictate it, take responsibility and withdraw from class in a timely manner. I hate having to give terrible grades because a student has completed only 10% of class work, stopped working, but didn t withdraw. Since this is an online class, attendance is measured when you log into the course on Blackboard. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Accessing Blackboard The syllabus, homework assignments, and any special instructions for this class will be posted on the Blackboard website at http://bb.cv.edu. When signing onto the site for the FIRST TIME, the student will LOGIN into the site (DO NOT CREATE). Follow the screen prompts very carefully. In order to login, use the username and password assigned to you by the instructor. The following naming convention is used for login Ids and passwords: User name: first initial + last name + last 4 digits of student ID number. Example: jnoles1111 Password: entire student ID number Example: 998001111 E-mail: user name@studentmail.cv.edu Example: jnoles1111@studentmail.cv.edu

Accessing Student Mail Server For a student to access his/her mail located on the CVCC mail server, use the procedures below: Login onto bb.cv.edu Click on the studentmail.cv.edu (at the top of the screen) Enter username (same as Blackboard user name) Enter password (student ID # number) Absence Policy Logging into Blackboard and submitting assignments is our class participation. Take advantage of the online content, try the practice quizzes, and watch for Announcements posted by the instructor. WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE OR FROM THE COLLEGE Withdrawal Policy A student who withdraws from a course or from the College before the end of a class will receive a grade of W, WP, or WF. The date the student withdraws from the course or College and the student s course grade at the time of withdrawal determine the assigned grade. A student, who withdraws after the last date to receive a W as stated in the College Calendar, will receive a grade of WP if passing at the time of withdrawal or WF if failing at the time of withdrawal. A grade of WF is calculated the same as an F in the grade point average. For Fall or Spring Semester: To withdraw and receive a non-punitive grade of W for a regular term course, the student must withdraw by close of the 10 th week of class. For Summer Semester: To withdraw and receive a non-punitive grade of W for a regular term course, the student must withdraw by close of the 6 th week of class. For Fall or Spring Term I or Term II: To withdraw and receive a non-punitive grade of W for a mini-term course, the student must withdraw by close of the 5 th week of class. For Summer Term I or Term II: To withdraw and receive a non-punitive grade of W for a miniterm course, the student must withdraw by close of the 3 rd week of class. For All Semesters and Terms: To withdraw and receive a grade of WP or WF for any regular or mini-term course, the student must withdraw by the close of the 7 th day prior to the last day of class. Please see the College Calendar for specific dates. The Calendar may be found in the current College Catalog or Schedule of Classes, or on the College web site. The last day to drop a class with a grade of W are found on page 2 of the CVCC schedule.

Students who withdraw after the designated dates will receive a grade of WP if passing at the time of withdrawal or WF if failing at the time of withdrawal. WF is calculated the same as an F in the grade point average (GPA). Don t let this happen to you! Be proactive and withdraw in a timely manner if you know you won t be able to attend the course any longer. Financial aid recipients: please try to work along and complete this course. Financial aid will only pay one (1) time for each course, and this one is required everywhere. INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES Students are expected to review and abide by all policies and procedures as set forth in the CVCC College Catalog/Student Handbook. Copies of the CVCC College Catalog/Student Handbook are available in the Office of Admissions. Academic Dishonesty Students are expected to do their own work. According to CVCC s Catalog & Student Handbook, Plagiarism is defined as incorporating into one s work the work of another without indicating the source from which the work was obtained and may result in an F for the assignment, an F for the course or a request for the student to redo the material in question (197). Plagiarism also includes the copying of files, programs, disks or working together to complete an assignment, project, case file or any other work intended for individual completion. Misconduct Policy Plagiarism/Academic Dishonesty Statement Academic dishonesty is one form of academic misconduct. Students are expected to practice academic honesty. Academic dishonesty includes the following: 1. Cheating on an exercise, test, or examination to meet course requirements. Cheating includes the use of unauthorized aids in any form. 2. Plagiarism on an assignment, paper, theme, report, or other material. Plagiarism is incorporating into one s work the work of another without indicating the source from which the work was obtained. In an instance of academic misconduct determined by the instructor to have occurred, a student may: 1. Be required to retake an examination, or resubmit an assignment; 2. Receive an F on the given exam or assignment; or 3. Receive an F for the course. Whether or not academic misconduct occurred, and what classroom sanctions, if any, are to be applied, are matters to be determined by the respective instructor. Any student who opposes the

sanction imposed by an instructor may appeal the matter to the Dean of Instruction through the grade appeal process. Such an appeal must be filed by the end of the next class day following the date on which the sanction is imposed. Students who receive classroom sanctions for academic misconduct may also be subject to disciplinary action by the Dean of Student Services if the misconduct also violates the CVCC Code of Conduct and is reported by the instructor for such disciplinary action. For more detailed information on misconduct, students should refer to the Student Code of Conduct contained in the CVCC College Catalog/Student Handbook. Computer Resources Statement Chattahoochee Valley Community College makes available to its students on-campus computer resources. These computer resources are provided exclusively for educational purposes. In particular, they are made available to provide laboratory experience for approved courses, support for academic programs, and course-related research. These computers are not provided for noneducational uses such as entertainment, personal correspondence, Internet shopping, or personal financial gain. Therefore, users of CVCC-provided computers are respectfully requested not to abuse the privilege of having these computers available for their academic enrichment. CVCC reserves the right to monitor the use of each of its on-campus computers and to take appropriate administrative and/or disciplinary action against any student who violates any of the College-imposed restrictions on the use of College-owned computers. A list of the restrictions may be found in the Student Handbook and Catalog. Any violation of these policies shall be reported to the Dean of Instruction and/or the Dean of Student Services for appropriate action. No eating, drinking, use of tobacco in buildings It is College policy that there will be no eating, drinking, or use of tobacco in its classrooms. ADA Statement The College is committed to assisting students with various disabilities in keeping with the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Any student who has a disability (physical, emotional, or learning) and is in need of assistance with admission, registration, orientation, or any other phase of college life should contact Mr. Chris Patterson at by phone at 334-214-4845 or in person in Wilson Hall. Non-discrimination Policy The College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to providing both employment and educational environments free of harassment and discrimination related to an

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