Postgraduate Course: Forensic Computing and Electronic Evidence (LAWS11174)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Law |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Law |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/ahrc/teaching/llm/
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
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
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional 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).
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
This course is taught by distance learning. |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To be aware of some of the vulnerabilities of computers to crime, fraud and other misuse;
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
| One essay of up to 5,000 words (60%); one piece of assessed work (20%); contribution to online discussions (20%). |
Special Arrangements
| This course is taught by distance learning. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Burkhard Schafer
Tel: (0131 6)50 2035
Email: B.Schafer@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Clare Neilson
Tel:
Email: clare.neilson@ed.ac.uk |
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