Cyber Forensics Technology (AAS) (CFT3)  Degree

Introduces the fundamental concepts terminology and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology the Windows environment Internet and email word processing software spreadsheet software database software and presentation software.

Provides an overview of information systems computers and technology. Topics include: Information Systems and Technology Terminology Computer History Data Representation Data Storage Concepts Fundamentals of Information Processing Fundamentals of Information Security Information Technology Ethics Fundamentals of Hardware Operation Fundamentals of Networking Fundamentals of the Internet Fundamentals of Software Design Concepts Fundamentals of Software (System and Application) System Development Methodology Computer Number Systems conversion (Binary and Hexadecimal) Mobile computing.

This course serves to provide students with the knowledge of the fundamentals of computer technology networking and security along with the skills required to identify hardware peripheral networking and security components with an introduction to the fundamentals of installing and maintaining computers. Students will develop the skills to identify the basic functionality of the operating system perform basic troubleshooting techniques utilize proper safety procedures and effectively interact with customers and peers. This course is designed to help prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification examination.

Provides an overview of modern operating systems and their use in home and small business environments. Activities will utilize the graphical user interface (GUI) and command line environment (CLI This will include operating system fundamentals; installing configuring and upgrading operating systems; managing storage file systems hardware and system resources; troubleshooting diagnostics and maintenance of operating systems; and networking.

An introductory course that provides problem solving and programming concepts for those that develop user applications. An emphasis is placed on developing logic troubleshooting and using tools to develop solutions. Topics include: problem solving and programming concepts structured programming the four logic structures file processing concepts and arrays.

Introduces networking technologies and prepares students to take the CompTIA*s broad-based vendor independent networking certification exam Network +. This course covers a wide range of material about networking including local area networks wide area networks protocols topologies transmission media and security. Focuses on operating network management systems and implementing the installation of networks. It reviews cabling connection schemes the fundamentals of the LAN and WAN technologies TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting remote connectivity and network maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include: basic knowledge of networking technology network media and topologies network devices network management network tools and network security.

This course provides a broad overview of information security. It covers terminology history security systems development and implementation. Student will also cover the legal ethical and professional issues in information security.

This course provides knowledge and the practical experience necessary to evaluate implement and manage secure information transferred over computer networks. Topics include network security intrusion detection types of attacks methods of attacks security devices basics of cryptography and organizational security elements.

This course examines the use of computers in the commission of crimes collection analysis and production of digital evidence. Students will use computer resources to explore basic computer forensic investigation techniques.

Introduces the development and organization of the criminal justice system in the United States. Topics include: the American criminal justice system; constitutional limitations; organization of enforcement adjudication and corrections; and career opportunities and requirements.

This course examines the principles of the organization administration and duties of federal state and local law enforcement agencies. Topics include: history and philosophy of law enforcement evaluation of administrative practices problems in American law enforcement agencies emerging concepts professionalism and community crime prevention programs.

This course introduces criminal law in the United States but emphasizes the current specific status of Georgia criminal law. The course will focus on the most current statutory contents of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) with primary emphasis on the criminal and traffic codes. Topics include: historic development of criminal law in the United States; statutory law Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses; statutory law Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 40 - Motor Vehicle and Traffic Offenses; and Supreme Court rulings that apply to criminal law.

Introduces the substantive law of major crimes against persons and property. Attention is given to observation of courtroom trials. Topics include: laws of arrest and search and seizure; procedures governing arrest trial and administration of criminal sanctions; rules of evidence; general court procedures; rights and duties of officers and citizens; and Supreme Court rulings that apply to Law Enforcement/Overview of Constitutional Law.

Course Description: This course is designed to address the fundamental principles of different types of cybercrime investigations, and the specific procedures used to investigate them. Emphasis is placed on the investigation of specific offenses, the identification of sources of information, and the procedures used to properly collect and store digital evidence. The course is designed to develop a working knowledge of the investigative steps to be followed in a cybercrime investigation, beginning with initial crime scene security and concluding with proper testimony and presentation of evidence in court. This course includes study designed to reinforce important investigative and forensic evidence collection skills.