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These Course Descriptions include updates that were added after the original publication on April 4, 2017.
New students who are entering the college for the first time should follow this version when selecting courses.
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New students who are entering the college for the first time should follow this version when selecting courses.
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ITDF 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Introduction to Cyber Crime This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: ITDF 1300 or instructor approval. Course Description: An examination of the history of cyber crime and techniques and strategies for investigating computer crime will be the focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on identifying cyber crime activity and applying the concepts, theories and laws of computer crime to the conduct of investigations. (3 Lec.) |
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ITDF 1400 (4 Credit Hours) New course added May 18, 2017
Offered at RLC Introduction to Digital Forensics This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of the application of digital forensic technology to collect, analyze, document, and present information while maintaining a documented chain of custody. Overview of ethics, crime, and other legal guidelines/regulations/laws. Includes overview of tools used for forensic analysis of digital devices in investigations. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ITDF 1405 (4 Credit Hours) New course added May 18, 2017
Offered at RLC Digital Data Storage Forensics This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Exploration, examination, and assessment of the characteristics and details of digital storage media used in computers systems and small-scale digital devices. Includes experimenting with various tools to reinforce identification of evidentiary data. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ITDF 2370 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Financial Cyber Crime This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: This course covers and explores the areas of economic cybercrime. Emphasis is placed on crimes that are being committed using computers, networks and the Internet and their impact to businesses. Attacks on networks of businesses have resulted in large monetary losses, compromised customer privacy, and fraudulent activity. (3 Lec.) |
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ITDF 2420 (4 Credit Hours) New course added June 5, 2017
Offered at RLC Digital Forensics Collection This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of acquiring digital evidence from devices, networks and logs while preserving the evidentiary chain. Includes the legal aspects of the search and seizure of computers and related equipment/information. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ITDF 2425 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Digital Forensics Tools This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skills-based course in the applications of forensic analysis software and hardware tools. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 4, 2017. (Original) | (Changes) |
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ITDF 2430 (4 Credit Hours) New course added June 5, 2017
Offered at RLC Digital Forensics Analysis This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Digital forensic analysis, report preparation, and evidence presentation. Emphasizes balancing legal and technical aspects of cases where digital forensics is employed. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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ITDF 2435 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Comprehensive Digital Forensics Project This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Comprehensive application of skills learned in previous digital forensics courses in a simulated crime scene or workplace investigation. Includes collection, analysis, and presentation of digital data and evidence in a problem-based case study format. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 4, 2017. (Original) | (Changes) |
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ITDF 2471 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Internship for Digital Forensics This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite: Students might be required to pass a criminal background check before beginning internship. Course Description: This course provides experience in digital forensics in either the public or private sector. Emphasis is placed on student involvement with business or government agencies dealing with digital forensic analysis or investigation. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully analyze a real-world computer forensic operation and convey the results to the client in written and verbal form. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (18 Ext.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
