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COMP272 Introduction to Biometrics

Updated: 22 May 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2013
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites (MATH101 or MATH120) and (MATH102 or STAT100)
Co-requisites None
Restrictions COMP271
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Paul Kwan (wkwan2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit introduces biometrics, which is the study of recognising individuals based on their unique physical or behavioural characteristics as they relate to security and access control. It begins with the basics of biometric technologies and discusses how and why biometric systems are emerging in security solutions. An emphasis is directed towards authentication, authorisation, identification, and access control.
Materials Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. explain the different biometric traits and modalities;
  2. present the basics of biometric technologies;
  3. describe how biometric systems are used in authentication, authorisation, identification and access control; and
  4. apply knowledge of unit content in problem-solving processes, individually or in a team.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Selected topics of Biometrics will be covered in lectures, practised at tutorials and assessed through written assignments and the final examination. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Written communication skills will be assessed and practised in all tutorials and assignments as well as the final examination. 		True True
3 Global Perspectives
The deployment of biometric technologies is rapidly increasing. Students will develop a wider perspective of the implications through solving strategies. This will be covered in lectures. 		True
4 Information Literacy
The unit involves skills in on-line learning, literature research and computer skills. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The analytical skills acquired are applicable to domains beyond those covered in this unit, thus facilitating life-long learning. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Analysis of an actual case requires the application of problem-solving skills. 		True True
8 Team Work
Students may work in teams on an assignment that involves a case study report. 		True True
   

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