Forensic Informatics (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Informatic presents an interdisciplinary curriculum that aims to develop in students the basic skills and the knowledge necessary to collect, handle and preserve digital evidence appropriately. The Program seeks to develop students’ skills in computational security so that they are able to analyze, implement and evaluate an information system that fulfills the legal and ethical aspects of the discipline.
The Bayamón Campus is authorized to offer this program.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
The Program is designed to develop the competencies that will enable students to:
Knowledge
- Know the general principles of mathematics, physics and forensic sciences as they apply to the investigation of cybernetic crimes.
- Recognize patterns of human behavior.
- Understand the impact of technology when designing investigative processes and in the analysis of an information system and of the evidence contained therein.
Skills
- Use the tools and skills of computational security to analyze, implement and evaluate an information system that is in compliance with the law.
- Apply computer sciences to an investigation of cybernetic crimes.
- Apply forensic techniques and procedures according to standard protocol and by using appropriate tools in the analysis of digital evidence.
- Manage complex infrastructures of information network systems.
- Analyze the complex infrastructures of network systems, including hardware and software architecture.
Attitudes
- Respect the ethical, moral and legal aspects of the discipline.
- Appreciate teamwork.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Sciences in Forensic Informatics
| General Education Requirements |
45 credits |
| Major Requirements |
26 credits |
| Related Requirements |
45 credits |
| Elective Courses |
6 credits |
| Total |
122 credits |
General Education Requirements - 45 credits
Forty-five (45) credits are required as explained in the section “General Education Requirements for Bachelors’ Degrees.” Students of this Program will take GEMA 1200 in the category of Basic Skills in Mathematics. Students of this Program are exempt from taking courses in the Scientific and Technological Context category.
Major Requirements - 26 credits
Related Requirements - 45 credits