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We're learning how to write out algorithms for mathematical things, definitions, etc.
The algorithms you will come in contact with will be embedded into software and you use them by clicking a button and sometimes entering variables (often search criterias).
Learning how a specific algorithm works seems like a waste of time, unless you are going to write your own software. It is good to have a working understanding of how a recursive algorithm can be used to search through a folder with subfolders, but learning how to write one - not so much.
(Sometimes i wonder if any of these teachers that train students in forensics ever have worked in the field or have been hired based upon their CSI-watching habits)
MDCR has essentially hit the nail on the head here. Most algorithms are embedded into software.
Im allso currently studying Computer Forensic Investigation (2nd Year). I have a basic understanding of algorithms and how they work however i have never written one (yet) as i have not had the need too.
As long as you have an understanding of them you will be fine.
MDCR the lecturer who taught our Forensics module had absoloutely no idea what she was doing... she was PHd student straight into a lecturer position. She has no idea of FTK and how it works and im pretty sure has never actually worked in the area.
However our mobile phones lecturer is from industry and is usualy away every other week doing investigations all over Europe and his information is so upto date its amazing!!
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