Computer Forensics

Subject ISYS90015 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Hawthorn - 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, Hawthorn - 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

Please refer to www.mccp.unimelb.edu.au for delivery details

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 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 100 hours to undertake the assessable components of the subject.
Prerequisites: nil
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:

This course is no longer taking new enrolments. The last intake into this program was Semester 2, 2009.

This subject will enable an understanding of the practical and legal implications of the search, seizure and presentation of computer based evidence and computer forensic techniques that are employed at an electronic crime scene. It will include topics such as internet evidence and how to interpret mail and Usenet information. It will also provide valuable insight in to the management of an electronic crime scene.
Topics to be covered include:-

  • Digital Evidence;
  • Identification and analysis of software and hardware equipment affected;
  • Identification and recovery process of affected files /systems;
  • Identification of key components of affected computers including the re-creation of target computers, peripherals and files;
  • Tracking tools and techniques for email;
  • Network analysis and technology including abuses of networks and network evidence;
  • Gathering & monitoring network traffic and network based intrusion detection systems and understanding event logs.
Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this subject will have demonstrated an understanding of:
• The practical and legal implications of the search seizure and presentation of computer based evidence.
• Computer forensic techniques that are employed at an electronic crime
Assessment: 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: Please refer to MCCP website.
Links to further information: http://www.mccp.unimelb.edu.au/subjects/computer-forensics
Related Course(s): Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics

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