Forensic Computing and Electronic Evidence (Distance Learning) (P01177)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LAW-P-P01177

Students will be introduced to the practicalities of forensic computing - the analysis of data on suspects' computers to provide valid evidence - and will consider the need for it and organisational procedures for it. Students will also learn about the principles and practicalities of electronic evidence, and current legislation concerning its collection and use.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : Students should have regular and reliable access to the Internet. Print consumables (paper and ink) would be recommended to provide hard copy of some on screen text and materials (e.g. articles).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To be aware of some of the vulnerabilities of computers to crime, fraud and other mis-use;
To understand the nature of electronic evidence and how it differs from other forms of evidence;
To understand the practical problems of discovering electronic evidence and to gain basic experience in electronic evidence acquisition;
To be able to make deductions and build a case based on electronic evidence;
To know a 'best practice' approach to responding to incidents of computer mis-use and to be able to assess the consequences of deviation from that procedure
To be able to assess the reliability of electronic evidence presented in a particular case;
To evaluate legislation relating to electronic evidence regarding practicality, completeness, and links with other legislation

Assessment Information

1 Essay, 5000 words (60%); two pieces of assessed work (20% each)

Note: Completion of the Certificate, the Diploma and progression through the LLM programme will be subject to participation in and completion of core activities within this module.