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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit will investigate the use of information/knowledge as a weapon and a target in competitive environments. On completion of this unit, the student should have firm grasp of the concept information warfare and its implications to the management of an organisation. Threats and opportunities from competitors or aggressors will be considered. The strategic, tactical, and operational implications of information warfare will be explored.
Unit was previously coded CSI4110
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 0 x 2 hour lab | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
The unit content will be presented in both on-line and classroom mode. All lectures are available as written and audio materials. Learning will be facilitated by the use of: case studies, problem solving activities, simulations, and critical analysis activities.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assessment based on demonstrating an understanding of set readings | 25% |
| Research Paper | A short academic paper | 25% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assessment based on demonstrating an understanding of set readings | 25% |
| Research Paper | A short academic paper | 25% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit will investigate the use of information/knowledge as a weapon and a target in competitive environments. On completion of this unit, the student should have firm grasp of the concept information warfare and its implications to the management of an organisation. Threats and opportunities from competitors or aggressors will be considered. The strategic, tactical, and operational implications of information warfare will be explored.
Unit was previously coded CSI4110
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 0 x 2 hour lab | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
The unit content will be presented in both on-line and classroom mode. All lectures are available as written and audio materials. Learning will be facilitated by the use of: case studies, problem solving activities, simulations, and critical analysis activities.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assessment based on demonstrating an understanding of set readings | 25% |
| Research Paper | A short academic paper | 25% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assessment based on demonstrating an understanding of set readings | 25% |
| Research Paper | A short academic paper | 25% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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