UC2FSA10 File System Analysis
UC2FSA10 File System Analysis
- Course description
- NQF LevelBachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
- Area of StudyComputing
- Program of StudyDigital Forensics
- ECTS10
- CampusKristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
- Course LeaderVeronica Schmitt
Used in other programs
- Digital Forensics
Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.
Included in the following bachelor's degrees:
- Digital Forensics
The course aims to provide students with knowledge on how to examine file systems with a view on the types of information of use to the forensic investigator; through the development of fundamental theoretical and practical skills.
Course Learning Outcomes
The student has knowledge of
| K1 | the key features of a file system; including data creation, storage, and deletion. |
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| K2 | the information of forensic value contained within various file systems. |
The student gain skills in
| S1 | to adapt and apply appropriate investigative methodologies to different file systems. |
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| S2 | to use appropriate tools to explore file systems. |
The student can demonstrate
| G1 | be able to evaluate findings in a logical and sound manner. |
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- Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
- All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
- Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
- Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.
- Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to:
- literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
- streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
- video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
- tools, software and libraries, where applicable
- Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
- Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
- Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, e.g., webcam, microphone, headphones.
The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.
| Activity | Duration |
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Teacher-led activity | 24 |
Teacher-supported work | 48 |
Self-study | 178 |
This course has two (2) exams contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.
All exams must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
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Online Test | A-F | ||
Report | A-F |