CIS 65 - Computer Forensics Fundamentals

    Recent Professors
    Martin H. Flores
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    4.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    CIS 060 or equivalent.
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the methods used to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation beginning with a discussion of ethics while mapping to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. Topics covered include an overview of computer forensics as a profession, the computer investigation process, understanding operating systems boot processes, and disk structures, data acquisition and analysis, technical writing, and a review of familiar computer forensics tools. C-ID: ITIS 165 Lecture Grading: Letter CIS 060 or equivalent. Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None