Sinclair Community College

Cyber Investigation (CYSEC.S.CRT)

37.0 Credit Hours

Students will learn computer network protection, maintenance and usage of computer hardware and software, management of networks and operating systems, and criminal and constitutional law and IT criminal investigation, which includes evidence procedures and computer forensics.

Program Outcomes

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Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills in the analysis of digital crimes and cyber security Demonstrate the process to find and recover data artifacts present, deleted or hidden to preserve the verifiable integrity of digital evidence.

Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills in the analysis of digital crimes and cyber security Develop programs, databases and business techniques to identify and or resolve cyber crimes, including the development of plans for incident analysis and avoidance.

Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills in the analysis of digital crimes and cyber security Describe collection of evidence consistent with standard criminal justice chain of evidence procedures to maximize prosecutorial effectiveness while minimizing legal defense challenges and legal liabilities.

Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills in the analysis of digital crimes and cyber security Diagnose and prescribe solutions to hardware, networks and operating systems problems.

Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills in the analysis of digital crimes and cyber security issues, problem solving strategies, research, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, assessment, adaption and application of computer forensic techniques.

Curriculum

BIS 1260

Database Software

3 credit hours

CIS 1107

Introduction To Operating Systems

3 credit hours

CIS 1130

Network Fundamentals

3 credit hours

CIS 2550

Linux Operating System

3 credit hours

CIS 2717

A+ Certification IT Technician

3 credit hours

CIS 2808

Introduction to Computer Forensics

3 credit hours

CIS 2640

Network Security

3 credit hours

CJS 1102

Constitutional Law

3 credit hours

CJS 1104

Criminal Evidence & Procedure

3 credit hours

CJS 2111

Ethics & Professionalism in Criminal Justice

3 credit hours

CJS 2209

Computer Crime

3 credit hours

CJS 2295

Criminal Justice Science Seminar

4 credit hours

Cyber Investigation (CYSEC.S.CRT)

37.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

graphical version

Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills in the analysis of digital crimes and cyber security Diagnose and prescribe solutions to hardware, networks and operating systems problems.

Curriculum

3 credit hours BIS 1260: Database Software

3 credit hours CIS 1107: Introduction To Operating Systems

3 credit hours CIS 1130: Network Fundamentals

3 credit hours CIS 2550: Linux Operating System

3 credit hours CIS 2717: A+ Certification IT Technician

3 credit hours CIS 2808: Introduction to Computer Forensics

3 credit hours CIS 2640: Network Security

3 credit hours CJS 1102: Constitutional Law

3 credit hours CJS 1104: Criminal Evidence & Procedure

3 credit hours CJS 2111: Ethics & Professionalism in Criminal Justice

3 credit hours CJS 2209: Computer Crime

4 credit hours CJS 2295: Criminal Justice Science Seminar

BIS 1260 Database Software
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Business Information Systems
Division: Business and Public Services

Students will learn to design and manage databases using the relational model, use database objects to manage data including data integrity, data analysis and reporting, learn to derive useful information from raw data using functions and querying techniques, and create end-user database applications.

CIS 1107 Introduction To Operating Systems
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Information Systems
Division: Business and Public Services

Introduction to operating systems and their concepts. Both the command line interface, with commonly used instructions, and a graphical interface will be used to manage and administer the current Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.

CIS 1130 Network Fundamentals
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Information Systems
Division: Business and Public Services

Introduction to computer networking. Topics include network standards and the Open Source Interconnection (OSI) model, topologies and Ethernet standards, network hardware, remote connectivity, wireless networking, in-depth TCP/IP, network security, network troubleshooting and network management.

CIS 2550 Linux Operating System
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Information Systems
Division: Business and Public Services

Linux operating system installation, management, administration, troubleshooting techniques, writing and debugging shell procedures, pipes and interprocess communications, command lists and network configuration for beginning and intermediate students. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Linux + exam.

CIS 2717 A+ Certification IT Technician
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Information Systems
Division: Business and Public Services

Installing, configuring, upgrading and troubleshooting microcomputer hardware and software including CPU, storage devices, add-in boards and adapters, video displays and communication devices. This course will prepare students for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam.

CIS 2808 Introduction to Computer Forensics
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Information Systems
Division: Business and Public Services

Computer forensics is the study of obtaining and analyzing evidence/information for use as evidence in civil, criminal or administrative cases.

CIS 2640 Network Security
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Information Systems
Division: Business and Public Services

Intermediate computing and network security fundamentals. Topics include network vulnerabilities and attacks, network defenses, wireless network security, access control, network assessment and auditing, cryptography and organizational security. Preparation will also be given for the ComptTIA Security + exam.

CJS 1102 Constitutional Law
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Survey of Federal Constitutional Law. Emphasis on the Bill of Rights with particular attention to the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. Federal and state statutes relevant to Constitutional Law are reviewed, analyzed and interpreted. Particular emphasis is placed on due process, equal protection, search and seizure, arrest and interrogation.

CJS 1104 Criminal Evidence & Procedure
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Overview of state and federal court systems. Study, analysis and application of the Rules of Evidence and Rules of Criminal Procedure from investigation to arrest and through trial and the appellate process. Ethical guidelines for criminal justice professionals in the detection of crime, apprehension and prosecution of the accused and constitutional restrictions on government actions.

CJS 2111 Ethics & Professionalism in Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Examination and analysis of legal and ethical obligations of criminal justice professionals in law enforcement, corrections and the courts. Study and assessment of policy and actions of individuals and organizations within the criminal justice system regarding conformity to accepted ethical and legal standards.

CJS 2209 Computer Crime
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Overview of criminal investigation of crimes committed in conjunction with computer technology. Types of crimes, prosecution and prevention strategies.

CJS 2295 Criminal Justice Science Seminar
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Division: Business and Public Services

Capstone experience for Criminal Justice Science students that focuses on the integration of learning throughout the program through case study analysis, research and service learning. Additionally, attention will be given to the preparation for employment in the field of criminal justice. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.

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