School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

An introduction to the methods used to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation beginning with a discussion of ethics, while mapping to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. Topics covered include an overview of computer forensics as a profession; the computer investigation process; understanding operating systems boot processes and disk structures; data acquisition and analysis; technical writing; and a review of familiar computer forensics tools.

An overview of the principles of Internet and connected devices, prototyping and physical design of embedded devices, writing embedded code, business modeling and manufacturing. Incorporation of microcontroller and embedded systems to build Internet of Things (IoT) devices that can be adopted for general consumer use with ethical, security and performance considerations. 8 hours lecture and 8 hours laboratory.

Study of electric fields, voltage, current, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating currents and electromagnetic waves.