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Bachelor of Computer and Network Security

ECU Course CodeK07
CRICOS Course Code059123B
Course Coordinator
A/Prof Craig Valli
Head of School
Phone: +61 (0) 8 9370 6013
Fax: +61 (0) 8 9370 6100
Room: ML 13.107D
Email: c.valli@ecu.edu.au
craigv

Description:

This course is designed to prepare students for careers in the fields of computer and network security including areas such as computer forensics, information warfare and wireless security. The program focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of IT security and includes two major streams of study. Students will achieve a solid grounding in conventional computer and network security concepts and skills. In addition the course is designed to meet the changing landscape of secure computing involving not only computers but also telecommunications networks and network enabled devices such as PDAs.

Course Structure:

The course is made up of 360 credit points (24 units) of study; eight first year units (120 credit points)plus two specialities, each of eight units, completed across years two and three. 120 credit points are to be completed each year. Students are required to complete all units listed below.

Course Location and Mode of Study:

Available at: Mt Lawley
Modes: Full-time, Part-time

Admission Requirements:

Standard university entry requirements apply.

Course Planner:

Year One

Unit CodeUnit NameCredit Points
 SEMESTER 1
CSG1132Communicating in an IT Environment15
CSP1150Programming Principles15
ENS1161Computer Fundamentals15
CSI1241Systems Analysis15
 YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
CSG1105Applied Communications15
CSI1101Computer Security15
CSG1206Operating Systems15
CSG1207Systems and Database Design15

Year Two - Semester 1

Unit CodeUnit NameCredit Points
CSG1103Internetworking 115
CSG1104Internetworking 215
CSI2102Information Security15
CSG2305Computer Forensics15

Year Two - Semester 2

Unit CodeUnit NameCredit Points
CSG2220Wireless Networking15
CSI2104Introduction to Information Warfare15
CSG2207Project Methods and Professionalism15
 Elective

Year Three - Semester 1

Unit CodeUnit NameCredit Points
CSG2161Computer System Administration15
CSG2162Network Administration15
CSG3308Wireless Security15
CSI3207Network Security Fundamentals15

Year Three - Semester 2

Unit CodeUnit NameCredit Points
CSG3465Designing Network Security15
CSI3301Computer Facilities Security15
CSG3303Applied IT Project15
CSG3309IT Security Management15