CJ 480 - Cybercrime

Offered Fall: No Offered Winter: Yes Offered Summer: No Offered Other: No

4 Credits
Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 4-0-0
Prerequisites: Junior standing, or instructor permission.

This course examines the history and current state of the problem of domestic and global cybercrime. The situation involves exploring various types of crimes committed with computers, the Internet and electronic devices. Students will learn investigative techniques and legal issues related to the investigation of cybercrimes. Also, forensic issues addressed will include recognition of leads, tracking cybercriminals as well as the collection and preservation of computer-related (digital) evidence.