COMPUTER FORENSICS
CSE5CFN
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the procedures related to computer forensics and digital investigations including formal case management and evidential best practices. The subject will start with an overview of operating system architectures, data structures and file systems. Students will explore the key principles associated with digital forensic processes, data hiding, evidence collection and validation required to perform forensic analysis. The subject will also cover how to conduct technical forensic processes that comply with legal requirements and documentation for forensic evidence, and the use of practical forensic tools.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Paul Watters
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: CSE5NEF
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe computer architectures and key concepts associated with data structures, evidence collection and validation.
- Activities:
- Discussed in lectures/modules, reinforced in practical work, and applied in assignment work
02. Demonstrate an understanding of the different forensics tools and techniques used on varying types of hardware, when gathering and analysing digital evidence
- Activities:
- Applied in assignment work
03. Apply legally-compliant processes and procedures for forensically gathering and analysing digital evidence, and presentation of findings.
- Activities:
- Conducted in practical work, and applied in assignment work
04. Demonstrate an understanding of cryptography theory and practice used in forensic discovery and analysis.
- Activities:
- Conducted in practical work, and reinforced in lectures/modules
City Campus, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul Watters
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 30 minute online test (word equivalence 500) | 10 | 01 | |
| Written Assignment (word equivalence 1250) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 3 hour Exam (3000 words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written Assignment (word equivalence 1250) | 20 | 03, 04 |
Online, 2018, Online StudyPeriod 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul Watters
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 08
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 08 and delivered via online.
"This 6 hours consists of online readings and resources, practical work and self-directed study. All materials will be available on the LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 30 minute online test (word equivalence 500) | 10 | 01 | |
| Written Assignment (word equivalence 1250) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 3 hour Exam (3000 words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written Assignment (word equivalence 1250) | 20 | 03, 04 |
Online, 2018, Online StudyPeriod 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul Watters
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 34
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 28 to week 34 and delivered via online.
"This 6 hours consists of online readings and resources, practical work and self-directed study. All materials will be available on the LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 30 minute online test (word equivalence 500) | 10 | 01 | |
| Written Assignment (word equivalence 1250) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 3 hour Exam (3000 words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written Assignment (word equivalence 1250) | 20 | 03, 04 |