INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS
CSE3CFN
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject formulates the procedures related to digital forensic and investigation in a computer and a networking scenario. Students critically appraise the key concepts associated with the data hiding, evidence collection and validation and traffic analysis required to perform forensic analysis in a digital environment. Students learn about the importance of the legal considerations and documentation of forensic evidence. Case studies are incorporated to teach practical forensic tools.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJabed Chowdhury
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
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PrerequisitesCSE2NEF
Co-requisitesN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJabed Chowdhury
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Written Report on current evidence collection and data hiding techniques (equivalent to 500 words) | Report | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Ethical and forensic analysis (Oral presentation 10min, 500 words; written report equiv 500 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Forensic case-study: group written task (equivalent to 1500 words per student) | Other | Group | No | 25 | SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Central exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |