(5 credits)

In this course, students learn about the relationship of technology and criminal activity, which includes current trends in cyber crime. Not only will students gain a comprehensive view of cyber crime, they will learn how technology is used by law enforcement agencies to track and apprehend such criminals. Students are provided with technique scenarios for solving the crimes. Methods to deal with the problem are introduced, and students study legal responses for these issues. By identifying, data mining, protecting, and gathering evidence, students will have a comprehensive understanding of solving and prosecuting these crimes. Additionally, techniques and tools used to build and solve cyber crime cases are presented and analyzed.