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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics PathwaysData Recovery / Forensic Specialist  (Certificate & AAS options)
(To keep up with industry needs and provide appropriate training, program requirements are reviewed every year.
The requirements listed below are effective Summer Quarter 2009 through Spring 2010.)


Department Website: http://cis.highline.edu  
 
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Prerequisites
  • Minimum COMPASS reading score of 80, writing score of 65 and intermediate algebra score of 71.
  • Talk to a faculty adviser.
Important Notes
  • This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
  • Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 in each core course.
  • AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
  • Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.
AAS Learning Outcomes
  1. Properly acquire digital data from a variety of sources including different hard drive types, cell phones, PDAs and other digital media.
  2. Have a thorough understanding of a variety of computer platforms and how data is stored in order to properly analyze the evidence or recover lost files.
  3. Determine and design an appropriate plan for identifying, securing and gathering evidence in a case.
  4. Understand the importance of ethics while conducting investigations and apply the principles in their professional and personal lives.
  5. Communicate effectively with other members of a team, corporation or clients in order to obtain access to needed information.
  6. Analyze data acquired and use the evidence to come to a conclusion that can be confirmed using standard or accepted forensic science techniques.
  7. Manage a complex project from start to finish, both individually and in teams.
  8. Conduct research to identify new digital media or new forensics software tools and apply the results to a case or incident, and to remain current in the field.
  9. Communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders, both in speech and written documents, including serving as a technical/expert witness at a trial.
   Professional-Technical Core Courses (PT) 
Course Course Title Cert. Cr. AAS Cr.
C SCI 100 Survey of Computing - 5
CIS 140 CIS Cooperative Education - 1
CIS 150 Microcomputer Systems - 5
CIS 155 Introduction to Data Recovery/Forensics 5 5
CIS 160 Introduction to Networks - 5
CIS 161 Local Area Networks - 5
CIS 166 Network Intrusion Detection I 5 5
CIS 215 Introduction to UNIX/Linux - 5
CIS 216 Network Scripting - 5
CIS 217 UNIX/Linux System Administration - 5
CIS 235 Computer Forensics I 5 5
CIS 236 Computer Forensics II 5 5
Total Core Course Credits 20 56

 Supporting Courses  (SC) 
Course Course Title Cert. Cr. AAS Cr.
PHIL& 106 Introduction to Logic - 5
LEGAL 220 Computer Search and Seizure 5 5
ENGL 205 Research/Persuasive Writing - 5
Total Supporting Course Credits 5 15

 Related Instruction Courses (RI) 
Course Course Title Cert. Cr. AAS Cr.
CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication - 5
ENGL& 101 English Composition I - 5
MATH& 141 Pre calculus I - 5
BUSN 160 Human/Labor Relations - 5
Total Related Instruction Credits 0 20

  Total Program Credits 25 91
Content updated: 06/23/09
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