Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Computer and Security Science

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• Unit Title

  Threat Detection Systems

• Unit Code

  SCY2107

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

At the conclusion of the unit students will have an understanding of the scientific foundation used to detect threats that can exist from an array of crime facilitators. The unit identifies and explains the scientific principles, design, integration and application of threat detection using the latest technology. Current technology is examined including intruder detection, contraband detection, intelligence devices and drug detection systems. The unit results in the student modeling their own threat detection system design.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SCY2111

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply a systematic problem-solving technique to security threat detection that aligns with professional standards.
2. Deconstruct an organisation's security threat detection needs.
3. Describe the elements that form a threat detection system.
4. Design a threat detection system using electronic security technology.
5. Explain the theories, concepts and principles that underpin threat detection in the domain of electronic security technology.

Unit Content

1. Contraband detection technologies.
2. Determining contextual threats.
3. Electronic counter measures.
4. Establishing system objectives.
5. Intrusion detection technologies.
6. Sensor technology and methods.
7. The science of detection.
8. Threat detection system design and integration.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, and syndicate activity work.

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.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

• ^ Garcia, M.L. (2008). The design and evaluation of physical protection systems (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.
• Standards Australia AS 2201.2 Intruder Alarm Systems Central Stations
• Standards Australia AS 2201.3 Intruder Alarm Systems Detection Devices
• Smith, C. L., & Brooks, D. J. (2013) Security science: The theory and practice of security. Waltham, MA: Elsevier.
• Standards Australia AS 2201.5 Intruder Alarm Systems Alarm Transmission Systems
• Carnahan Conference Proceedings Security Technology, IEEE (1987 - 2003).
• Underwood, G. (1989). The security of buildings. London, England: Butterworths.
• Fay, J. (2011). Contemporary security management (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.
• Standards Australia AS 2201.1 Intrusion Alarm Systems installed in Client?s Premises
• Standards Australia AS 2201.4 Intruder Alarm Systems Wire Free Systems

^ Mandatory reference

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