Computer Forensics

Entry: Fall, Spring Terms
Length: 7 terms (21 months)
Degree: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Computer Forensics program is a 21-month (seven-term) program focusing on the investigation, detection, preservation and documentation of evidence discovered on electronic forms of media.

When you complete this program, you'll receive an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

The Computer Forensics program offers you additional options beyond the two-year degree, which lead to advanced study and degrees. The 2+2 option entails two years of academic work at Indian Hills, followed by admission to Buena Vista University in Ottumwa in the Bachelor of Arts program as a junior. You would then graduate with a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology.

A laptop computer is required in your second term. Laptop computer requirements are available online or from the department office at 641.683.5215.

For more information, contact

Program Coordinator Daniel Terrian at 641.683.5242 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5242
Instructor Brian Thompson at 641.683.5208 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5208
Instructor Barry Houser at 641.683.5210 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5210

Course Schedule

Catalog Number	Course Name	Credits
Term I
CFR100	Introduction to Computer Forensics	3
CFR121	Forensics Problem Solving	2
CSC110	Introduction to Computers	3
ENG105	Composition I	3
	Social Science electives	3
	Total	14
Term II
CFR120	Forensic Operating Systems	2
CFR130	Computer Hardware	2
CFR142	Forensics Programming	3
NET141	Introduction to Networking	2
SOC240	Criminology	3
	Total	12
Term III
CFR141	Network Forensics	3
ENG106	Composition II	3
NET615	Social Engineering	2
PHI145	Introduction to Ethical Conflicts	3
	Total	11
Term IV
CFR140	Data Recovery Methods I	3
CFR155	Computer Boot Analysis	2
CFR160	Digital Search and Seizure	2
NET610	Security Fundamentals	2
SPC112	Public Speaking	3
	Total	12
Term V
CFR180	Data Recovery Methods II	3
CFR230	Evidence and Testimony	3
CFR250	Forensics Analysis Tools I	3
	Fine Arts elective	3
	Total	12
Term VI
ADM221	Career Development Skills	2
CFR200	Data Encryption	3
CFR245	Forensic Evidence Analysis	3
CFR255	Forensics Analysis Tools II	3
	Total	11
Term VII
CFR240	Forensics Field Project	3
CFR260	Forensics Technology Exploration	3
	Math elective	2
	Lab science elective	3
	Total	11

For the A.A. degree, these additional courses are needed:

3 credits literature
3 credits history/western civilization
3 credits math (Math for Liberal Arts or Statistics)
4 credits humanities/fine arts
3 credits social sciences