CRJU 1300 Introduction to Cyber Investigations

This course will introduce students to digital crime and digital terrorism. The course will also explore the application of criminological theory to cybercrime. Also covered is the investigation of digital crime by law enforcement and the struggles that this particular form of crime poses for law enforcement in the 21st century.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Athens Campus: as needed - Demorest Campus: spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Differentiate between the varying classifications of computer crime.
2. Differentiate between the varying types of information attacks.
3. Apply criminological theories to examples of digital crime.
4. Understand the origin and history of hackers.
5. Differentiate between the varying forms of sophisticated cyber-criminal organizations.
6. Understand the interconnectedness of white-collar crime and digital crime.
7. Understand the function of viruses and malicious code.
8. Understand the various types of sex-based crimes that occur in the digital realm.
9. Understand how anarchists and hate groups utilize the internet to commit crimes.
10. Understand and apply existing digital law and legislation.
11. Discuss the response of law enforcement to digital crime.
12. Understand the process of investigating computer crime.
13. Understand the process of digital forensics.