BSc in Computer Forensics

Sully

BSc in Computer Forensics - Level 8, Code: WD161 (Undergraduate)
Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics.

What is the BSc (Hons) in Computer Forensics?
The BSc in Computer Forensics is a three year honours degree programme equipping graduates with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to examine electronics crime scenes.

Just as a murder scene needs to be secured so too do electronic crime scenes. There are particular ways of securing evidence and students learn how to do this. Electronic crime scene often involve child pornography, blackmail, financial fraud and data theft. Criminal prosecutors have used computer forensic evidence to form the backbone in murder cases and robberies through the use of technologies such as mobile phone forensics.

Computer Forensics is application of the scientific method to digital media in order to establish factual information for judicial review. This process often invovled investigating computer system to determine whether they are or have been used for illegal or unauthorized activities.

What subjects will I study?

• Programming skills
• Computer Architecture
• Operating Systems
• Network Management and Security
• System Forensics
• Multimedia Forensics
• Legal and ethical issues in cybercrime and prosecution

What follow on opportunities are available?
Students who successfully complete the BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing may avail of a range of taught and research masters programmers (MSc). On completion of an MSc, students will have the opportunity to pursue a PhD programme.

What career opportunities will I have?
The domain of computer security and forensics is growing and has become more essential then ever before. Virtually all organizations now need and use internet technologies (email, the web, ecommerce) in their daily business.

With this growth comes the need to protect sensitive data such as customer's personal details and credit card information, confidential files and internal documents. Many companies employ full time security personnel to fulfill these roles, whilst other organizations outsource them to external firms.

Insurance companies, corporations, civil litigation's, individuals and law enforcement all can and do make use of evidence revealed by computer forensic specialists.

What area can I expect to work in?

• Security Consultancy
• Investigation Consultancy
• Law Enforcement
• Forensic Auditing
• Research
• Education

Are there any minimum entry level requirements?
Total number of different subjects at grade D or better: 6
Total number at higher level grade D or better (Honours): 2
Mathematics OD3/HD3 and English or Irish OD3/HD3 are required subjects.

What points do I need to get?
The points required for this course in 2007 were 320.

How do I find out more?
Ask here, someone might be able to answer your questions. Otherwise, contact WIT by emailing schoolsliaison@wit.ie, calling 051 845533 or download a prospectus on www.wit.ie.

Programme Leader:
Mr. John Sheppard
www.wit.ie/wd161

Information gathered from WIT Information Sheet. Copyright (C) WIT.

scottyevo

Im doing this course .. Cant wait!

dlofnep

If this had of been running when I started college I would have done it. Too late now to turn around, but sure, we'll see after I get my degree if I want another

theghostat3

Im going into 2nd year of this course now

Sully

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Im going into 2nd year of this course now

Welcome to Boards...

stick-dan

theghostat3 wrote: »

Im going into 2nd year of this course now

oh are ya? do i know you?

Sully

stick-dan wrote: »

oh are ya? do i know you?

This isn't a chat forum - take it to PM

stick-dan

KK

pa4

Sully wrote: »

BSc in Computer Forensics - Level 8, Code: WD161 (Undergraduate)
Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics.

What is the BSc (Hons) in Computer Forensics?
The BSc in Computer Forensics is a three year honours degree programme equipping graduates with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to examine electronics crime scenes.

Just as a murder scene needs to be secured so too do electronic crime scenes. There are particular ways of securing evidence and students learn how to do this. Electronic crime scene often involve child pornography, blackmail, financial fraud and data theft. Criminal prosecutors have used computer forensic evidence to form the backbone in murder cases and robberies through the use of technologies such as mobile phone forensics.

Computer Forensics is application of the scientific method to digital media in order to establish factual information for judicial review. This process often invovled investigating computer system to determine whether they are or have been used for illegal or unauthorized activities.

What subjects will I study?

• Programming skills
• Computer Architecture
• Operating Systems
• Network Management and Security
• System Forensics
• Multimedia Forensics
• Legal and ethical issues in cybercrime and prosecution

What follow on opportunities are available?
Students who successfully complete the BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing may avail of a range of taught and research masters programmers (MSc). On completion of an MSc, students will have the opportunity to pursue a PhD programme.

What career opportunities will I have?
The domain of computer security and forensics is growing and has become more essential then ever before. Virtually all organizations now need and use internet technologies (email, the web, ecommerce) in their daily business.

With this growth comes the need to protect sensitive data such as customer's personal details and credit card information, confidential files and internal documents. Many companies employ full time security personnel to fulfill these roles, whilst other organizations outsource them to external firms.

Insurance companies, corporations, civil litigation's, individuals and law enforcement all can and do make use of evidence revealed by computer forensic specialists.

What area can I expect to work in?

• Security Consultancy
• Investigation Consultancy
• Law Enforcement
• Forensic Auditing
• Research
• Education

Are there any minimum entry level requirements?
Total number of different subjects at grade D or better: 6
Total number at higher level grade D or better (Honours): 2
Mathematics OD3/HD3 and English or Irish OD3/HD3 are required subjects.

What points do I need to get?
The points required for this course in 2007 were 320.

How do I find out more?
Ask here, someone might be able to answer your questions. Otherwise, contact WIT by emailing schoolsliaison@wit.ie, calling 051 845533 or download a prospectus on www.wit.ie.

Programme Leader:
Mr. John Sheppard
www.wit.ie/wd161

Information gathered from WIT Information Sheet. Copyright (C) WIT.

what would be usefull subjects for this course?

coastguard

anyone doing this and wants a copy of objects first.. the java book used in year one pm me, i have one i will sell pretty cheap..its in perfect condition(i started and dropped out so never really used)

JimmerJammer

All the modules/subjects for the first 2 years of this course here.. with syllabi and extras!!
http://wd161.clanteam.com/computerforensics/home.html