Advanced Computer Forensics

Subject ISYS90021 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Intensive

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 33 hours of face-to-face contact over an eight-week semester plus at least eight hours of pre-seminar reading
Total Time Commitment: It is anticipated that students will need to allocate around 120 hours to undertake the assessable components of the subject.
Prerequisites:

Before enrolling in 360867, students must firstly complete the following subject.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Corequisites: nil
Recommended Background Knowledge: nil
Non Allowed Subjects: nil
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

Melbourne Consulting and Custom Programs
Phone: 9810 3148
Email: mccp.enquiries@mccp.unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

In this subject, students examine and appreciate the various tools, methodologies and information technology concepts that a forensic analyst is required to use when undertaking a complex and detailed forensic examination. The emphasis is on acquiring and examining data that is an asset to an investigation, and how to present that information in a report. It covers the identification of information that is relevant to an investigation, advanced data asset acquisition, its various approaches and how it can be used to secure evidence for later examination.
Primarily, the subject offers students:-

  • An understanding of the various methodologies for identifying and acquiring assets;
  • The ability to adapt to numerous tools and techniques for extracting key data from evidence in an investigation; and
  • The knowledge and skills to write a report detailing the important facets of an investigation based on the facts of the analysis
Objectives: Upon completion of this subject students should have:
• An understanding of the various methodologies for identifying and acquiring assets;
• The ability to adapt to numerous tools and techniques for extracting key data from evidence in an investigation; and
• The knowledge and skills to write a report detailing the important facets of an investigation based on the facts of the analysis.
Assessment:

Up to two assignments totally 4000 words

Prescribed Texts: nil
Recommended Texts: Please refer to www.mccp.unimelb.edu.au
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Refer to MCCP website.
Links to further information: http://www.mccp.unimelb.edu.au/subjects/advanced-computer-forensics
Related Course(s): Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics

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