Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

DIGITAL AND COMPUTER FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATIONS OPTION - 2009
Computer Information Technology Program
(Associate in Science Degrees):

This program prepares students with entry-level skills in various computer concentrations. Students take the required core courses as well as a cluster of courses in a specific concentration. Students choose elective courses from relevant disciplines within the college. Graduates of this program qualify for entry-level positions in businesses and work environments that rely on network functions.

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Overview

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Digital and Computer Forensics is the name for a newly emerging field of study and practice that incorporates many areas of expertise including but not limited to internet, network and information security, intrusion detection, incident response, infrastructure protection, and computer crime investigation.

This program provides to Information Technology and Criminal Justice professionals the opportunity to obtain knowledge, training, and skills in Computer Forensics. Both civil and criminal offenders are using computers to commit crimes such as illegally downloading information, documents, or copyrighted materials, committing accounting fraud or releasing malicious code on computer networks to disrupt services. Internet crimes against children and other vulnerable populations have increased dramatically. Computers and other digital devices now play a part in many criminal activities. As a result, the need for computer forensics-based skills continues to grow.

Career Outlook:
This Associate Program is designed to align with the law enforcement, public safety, private industry and homeland security needs to ensure consistent, current and flexible training in the emerging technology field of Computer and Digital Forensics.

Upon completetion of this option graduates will be able to:

• Image and analyze the evidence found on a hard drive including file system analysis.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the issues surrounding a digital investigation including evidence and court procedures and search and seizure laws and regulations.
• Analyze digital evidence including evidence found in the seizure of cell phones, PDA’s and other mobile devices.

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