307644 (v.1) Security Technology 101

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Area:	Department of Applied Physics
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Workshop:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Introduction to security technology concepts. Security technology terms and definitions. Core elements of the Security Model. Key issues in security technology at the local, national and international level. Security technology and ethics. Security technology organizations and clients. Role of science and technology in security. Relationship between technological and non-technological factors, and security. Recent applications and developments of science and technology in the field of security. Field trips, group work, case studies and student seminar presentations.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts, principles and key issues associated with security technology. Understand the potential current and future need, role and impact of Security technology. Apply basic principles to understand the causes of problems, devise strategies to solve them and test the possible solutions. Locate and use a range of resources to collect appropriate information and assemble and analyse information with due regard to its limitations. Use the tools, methodologies, language and conventions of security technology to test and communicate ideas and explanations. Work ethically, effectively and as a team in a multi-faceted scientific environment. Be more responsible, reflective, self-directed and motivated learners.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Preliminary only: Assignments 40%, Examination 40%, Group work 20%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y