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Network & Mobile Forensics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Tu 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0031 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Tu 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0031
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course deals with the collection, preservation, and analysis of network generated digital evidence such that this evidence can be successfully presented ina court of law (both civil and criminal). The course provides a comprehnsive understanding of network forensic analysis principles as well as an introduction to mobile (i.e. Cell-phone/PDA) forensics. Within the context of forensics security, network infrastructures, topologies, and protocols are introduced. Students will understand, learn, and experience the relationship between forensic analysis and network security technologies.

Prerequisites

Open to IT-BS and CM majors. Students in partner programs may register for this course starting 01/05/2026. Guest students and non-partner program students may submit registration requests starting 01/15/2026

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0031

Enrolled / Capacity

27 / 35

Status

Closed

Instructor

Nelson Velez

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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