Classes Taught

Fall 2024

ITS291 Computer Forensics Foundations 4 Credits

Development of foundational computer forensic skills. Introduction to preserving, identifying, extracting, interpreting, and documenting computer data as part of a forensically sound analysis. Examination of the physical and logical structure of hard drives. Study of the logical structure of Windows-based file systems and common applications. Introduction to the logical structure of Unix/Linux-based file systems and common applications of commercial forensic tools.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BPC170 and ITS110 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33809

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture/Lab
08/22/2024 – 12/13/2024
Th
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Class Started

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 33809 Students may contact instructor at: thomas.hellewell@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

ITS292 Advanced Computer Forensics 4 Credits

Advanced computer forensics analysis techniques with commercial tools. Introduction to open-source forensic tools. Emphasis on data recovery from complex applications and media types. Study of the logical structure of Unix/Linux-based file systems. Advanced search techniques. Analysis of unallocated space, compound files, and NTFS artifacts.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ITS291 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31972

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025
Th
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Open

13 of 16
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 31972 Students may contact instructor at: thomas.hellewell@mesacc.edu

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