 Data Recovery
/ Forensic Specialist (Certificate
& AAS options)
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
- Properly acquire digital data from a variety of sources including different hard drive types, cell phones, PDAs and other digital media.
- 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.
- Determine and design an appropriate plan for identifying, securing and gathering evidence in a case.
- Understand the importance of ethics while conducting investigations and apply the principles in their professional and personal lives.
- Communicate effectively with other members of a team, corporation or clients in order to obtain access to needed information.
- Analyze data acquired and use the evidence to come to a conclusion that can be confirmed using standard or accepted forensic science techniques.
- Manage a complex project from start to finish, both individually and in teams.
- 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.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders, both in speech and written documents, including serving as a technical/expert witness at a trial.
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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 |
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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 |
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5 |
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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 |
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Total Related Instruction Credits |
0 |
20 |
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Total Program Credits |
25 |
91 |
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