Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Science

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• Unit Title

  Security Foundations

• Unit Code

  SCY1118

• Year

  2019

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Michael Patrick COOLE

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Description

At the conclusion of this unit students will have a detailed understanding of security, as a domain, function and theory. Students will examine the function and theory of security within an international, national and organizational security context. A mix of historical case studies and current real world events will be used by students to examine the relationship between security management theory, risk theory and a range of criminological theories. Using the built environment as a focal point, students will examine how security is achieved through balanced applications of detection, surveillance, control and response using both human and technological resources. Throughout the unit students will be expected to consider the ethical impacts of security as a function.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SCY1101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Define the nature of security.
2. Categorise key concepts related to the security domain.
3. Identify the broad functions of the security domain through multiple sources.
4. Examine security as a value.
5. Present a point of view using key concepts related to the security domain.

Unit Content

1. The concept of security.
2. Ethical security is not an oxymoron.
3. Policy, standards and legislation as drivers of security.
4. Security and crisis.
5. Security and the built environment.
6. The security and risk intersection.
7. Legal framework in the pursuit of security.
8. Social factors as drivers for insecurity.
9. The Nation state and security (Australian context).
10. International Security.
11. Domestic security and crime prevention.
12. Security as a management discipline.
13. The broad domain of security.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, readings and assignments.

Assessment

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.

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