FORENSIC INFORMATICS BASICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BIL446	FORENSIC INFORMATICS BASICS	5	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. OĞUZHAN ÖZTAŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MUSTAFA ŞENOL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The goal of this course is to teach students the terminology and fundamental concepts related to security in the cyber environment, in parallel with the development of information and communication technologies and systems. The course will emphasize the importance of cybersecurity, drawing attention to examples of personal, corporate, and national security challenges in the cyber environment. Students will also gain knowledge about necessary precautions, strategies, laws, and policies related to cybersecurity.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The importance of forensic computing, terminology and concepts of forensic computing, information crimes and laws to combat them, the fundamentals of forensic computing law, principles and methods, forensic computing incident response processes and management, international forensic computing studies, forensic computing studies in Turkey, ISO 27037 standard, forensic examination of software and hardware, collection, evaluation, and identification of evidence, forensic computing technologies, hardware and software, forensic computing case study/incident analysis, and preparation of forensic computing reports.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
By understanding the importance of forensic computing, students will learn relevant terminology and concepts, which will enhance their perspective.
Students will gain awareness by learning about information crimes, laws to combat them, and the fundamentals and principles of forensic computing law, enabling them to make informed decisions through critical thinking.
By applying forensic computing incident response processes, management, and forensic computing standards, students will be able to develop solutions.
Students will learn how to examine information systems, software, and hardware for forensic purposes, including the collection and evaluation of evidence.
They will gain knowledge of forensic computing technologies, software, and hardware.
Students will acquire the skills to conduct forensic computing case studies/incident analyses and prepare forensic computing reports.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading and Research	Introduction to the scope, importance, and forensic computing.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
2	Reading and Research	Information law, forensic computing terminology and concepts.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
3	Reading and Research	Information crimes and laws to combat them.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
4	Reading and Research	Fundamentals of forensic computing law, principles, and methods.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
5	Reading and Research	Forensic computing incident response processes and management.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
6	Reading and Research	An overview of international law and forensic computing studies.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
7	Reading and Research	An overview of Turkish laws and forensic computing in the Turkish legal context.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading and Research	TS EN ISO/IEC 27037 - Guidelines for the collection and preservation of digital evidence.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
10	Reading and Research	Forensic examination of software and hardware.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
11	Reading and Research	Collection, evaluation, and identification of evidence.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
12	Reading and Research	Forensic computing technologies, hardware, and software.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
13	Reading and Research	Forensic computing case study/incident analysis.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
14	Reading and Research	Preparation of forensic computing reports.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
15	Reading and Research	General review and evaluation.	Presentation, discussion, assignment, and research task.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Adalı, E. (2017). Bilişim Etiği ve Hukuku. İTÜ Ulusal Yazılım Sertifikasyon Merkezi Yayını, İstanbul.
Henkoğlu, H. (2014). Adli Bilişim: Dijital Delillerin Elde Edilmesi ve Analizi. Pusula Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Arıcı, H. Y. (2018). Adli Bilişim, Kavramlar - Bilgiler - Uygulama. Seçkin Yayınları, Ankara.
Goodman, M. (2016). Geleceğin Suçları, Dijital Dünyanın Karanlık Yüzü. Timaş Yayınları, İstanbul.
Nelson B., vd. (2015). Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations. 5th Edition. Cengage Learning. Cengage Learning, ABD.
Sammons, J. (2015). The Basics of Digital Forensics: The Primer for Getting Started in Digital Forensics. 1st Edition, Syngress, ABD.
TS EN ISO/IEC 27037 (2012). Sayısal Kanıtların Toplanması ve Korunması Kılavuzu. Ankara.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	30		Optical (Test) Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Short Exam	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	4	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of computer science and relates them to the groundwork of computer science.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from mathematics, probability, statistics and various other branches of life sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate computational model under reasonable constraints.		1
2	Designs a computer-aided conceptual model with modern techniques.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of computer science applications and develops appropriate solutions.		1
2	Identifies, models and solves computer engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.		1
3	Determines and uses the necessary information technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.	0
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.					4
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Monitors the developments in the field of information technologies by means of internet and related journals and possess the required knowledge for the management, control, development and security of information technologies.						5
2	Develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively by oral and/or written form and uses at least one foreign language.					4
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of project management, practical applications and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess professional and ethical responsibility and willingness to share it.						5
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	2	10	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	26	26
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	12	12
Short Exam	2	1	2
Preparation for the Short Exam	2	6	12
TOTAL	38	0	158