Computer Engineering Technology - Computer and Digital Forensics, One-Year Technical Certificate
Curriculum Code #6121
Effective May 2024
Division of Engineering, Business and Information Technologies
The computer engineering technology – computer and digital forensics one-year technical certificate provides graduates with the skills necessary to enter careers in computer technology and digital forensics, and in the design, application, installation, operation and maintenance of computers, networks and other digital devices and associated equipment. Students are given comprehensive information and training in digital forensics and data recovery tools and practices through this extensive, hands-on curriculum. Typical job titles: computer/digital forensic examiner, computer systems specialist, cybercrime specialist, installation technician and applications specialist. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| CMNW 101 | A+ CERTIFICATION PREPARATION I | 4 |
| CMNW 120 | CYBER-FOREN CYBER CRIME THE LAW | 4 |
| CMNW 121 | DATA COLLECTION ANALYSIS AND FORENSIC TOOLS | 4 |
| MTHM 155 | TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS I | 4 |
| SDEV 101 | INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY 2 | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CMNW 145 | NETWORK INSTALLATION/DIAGNOSTICS | 4 |
| CMNW 221 | PROGRAMMING IN C & C++ FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 1 | 4 |
| CMNW 223 | NETWORK FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES 1 | 4 |
| ENGL 161 | COLLEGE COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| Social Science Elective(s) 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 35 | |
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Indicates that this course requires a prerequisite.
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A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.
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Select any Social Science Ohio Transfer 36 course.
Program Contact(s):
Hikmat Chedid
440-366-7017
hchedid@lorainccc.edu
For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.
More program information can be found on our website.
Credit for Prior Learning (PLA) options may be available for your program. For more information, please visit our website: www.lorainccc.edu/PLA
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge, techniques, skills, and use of the appropriate digital forensics investigative tools
2. Communicate effectively the investigation analysis, procedures, and technical report findings to a variety of stake holders using written, oral, and graphical communication