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COMP290 Internet Security

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 On Campus
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 COMP132 or COMP132A
Co-requisites None
Restrictions COMP490 or COMP590
Notes

200- and 300-level COMP units (excluding COMP286, COMP292, COMP303, COMP313 and COMP393) require a knowledge of, and programming experience with, the C++ or Java language.

Combined Units COMP490 - Internet Security
Coordinator(s) Abudulkadir Sajeev (asajeev@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

Security of data becomes paramount as the Internet gets used for commercial applications such as banking and commerce. This unit studies the principles and methods used for secure access and transfer of information in the Internet.

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 main security issues in internet-based systems;
  2. explain the cryptographic techniques used for secure communication; and
  3. explain a variety of methods of addressing security problems.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of internet security is taught in lectures and assessed through the assignment and exam.
True True True
2 Communication Skills
Practised and assessed in assignments and final examination.
True True
3 Global Perspectives
Ethical issues discussed in the unit have a global perspective.
True True
4 Information Literacy
The unit is part of information technology programs where information literacy skills are taught, practised and assessed.
True True True
6 Problem Solving
The unit material and assignments teach problem-solving skills.
True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Plagiarism rules of the university require ethical behaviour from students.
True True True
   

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