- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Students will learn how to identify, collect, and preserve digital evidence with an emphasis on evidence collected from the Windows operating system. Topics include fundamental computer forensics principles, information extraction, legal issues, and challenges posed by variations in both data sources and devices. Students will use specialized forensic software to collect and use evidence in a forensically sound manner, to support an investigation.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in FSCT 7509
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$915.22
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Outline fundamental principles of computer forensics.
- Preserve digital evidence.
- Extract data from computers running the Windows operating system.
- Use forensic software and techniques to analyse digital evidence.
- Locate and identify required evidence in different investigative scenarios.
- Assess legal issues around evidence collection, presentation and jurisdiction.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Digital Forensics 1 (FSCT 8513) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option)
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of FSCT 8513 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 86219
Dates
Thu Jan 09 - Thu Apr 03
- 13 weeks
- CRN 86219
- Domestic fees $915.22
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Jan 16 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
| Jan 23 - Feb 06 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Feb 13 - Feb 20 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
| Feb 27 - Mar 06 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Mar 13 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
| Mar 20 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Mar 27 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
| Apr 03 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID delivery format Students who have been accepted into a Forensics program where this course is a part of the matrix may register without any further approvals. Students who are not currently accepted in a Forensics program or, if this course is NOT part of your program matrix, please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.