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PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CYS5171 Computer Forensics Spring 3 0 3 12
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHMET NACİ ÜNAL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Basic information for computer forensics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
In computer forensics process and the use of proper equipment at every stage is provide. To gain experience with expert opinions.

Course Content

First responders to computer media. The importance of the use of special equipment in the field of Computer Forensics. Write protection equipment. Image Receiving Equipment. Image Receiving Devices. Image Receiving Software. The equipment used for the analysis of the data storage unit. Multifunction Software. Other software equipment. Repair damaged media and data recovery equipment. Equipment used in the mobile examination. Investigation of mobile devices. The equipment used in live review

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) First responders to computer media Lecturer notes
2) The importance of the use of special equipment in the field of Computer Forensics Lecturer notes
3) Write protection equipment Lecturer notes
4) Image Receiving Equipment Lecturer notes
5) Image Receiving Devices Lecturer notes
6) Image Receiving Software Lecturer notes
7) The equipment used for the analysis of the data storage unit Lecturer notes
8) Multifunction Software I Lecturer notes
9) Multifunction Software II Lecturer notes
10) Other software equipment Lecturer notes
11) Repair damaged media and data recovery equipment Lecturer notes
12) Equipment used in the mobile examination Lecturer notes
13) Investigation of mobile devices Lecturer notes
14) The equipment used in live review Lecturer notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Computer Forensics InfoSec Pro Guide, David Cowen, 2013.
References: Ders notları

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 0
Homework Assignments 4 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 12 168
Presentations / Seminar 2 3 6
Homework Assignments 4 8 32
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 288

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.