Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Computer and Security Science

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.

  • Unit Title

    CCTV and Imaging Systems
  • Unit Code

    SCY3214
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit will examine the security technology of closed circuit television (CCTV). It will identify, define and explain the scientific principles, technologies, design, integration and application of CCTV. Analysis of current advances in technology is applied, including digital imaging, multiplexing and video motion detection.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from SCY2111

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of CCTV video surveillance.
  2. Apply an understanding of electronic CCTV video surveillance to the design of a strategy for the design, application, management and operation of security risks to which a facility may be exposed.
  3. Define and explain the principles and applications of CCTV video surveillance.
  4. Demonstrate a comprehensive overview of security policy and procedures when applied to the CCTV surveillance of a facility.
  5. Examine the implications for type and extent of CCTV video surveillance in relation to the risk.
  6. Identify the theories, concepts and principles underlying the applications of security practices and devices in the area of electronic security technology, especially CCTV and imaging systems.
  7. Plan and recommend an appropriate CCTV video surveillance systems for hypothetical facilities.

Unit Content

  1. Applications of CCTV
  2. CCTV Image Control
  3. Cameras
  4. Closed Circuit Television
  5. Lens Theory and Application
  6. Management of CCTV
  7. Video Motion Detection

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayMinor essay20%
EssayMajor essay30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayMinor essay20%
EssayMajor essay30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Text References

  • ^ Cieszynski J. (2007) Closed circuit television 3rd Burlington: Newnes
  • Garcia, M.L. (2001). The design and evaluation of physical protection systems. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Carnahan Conference Proceedings on Security Technology IEEE (1987 - 2001).
  • Brooks, D.J. (2001). Closed circuit television: Legal considerations for the security industry regarding digital processed video images. In H.Armstrong (Ed). Proceedings of the 5th Australian Security Research Symposium. (pp.29-42). Edith Cowan University, Perth.
  • Brooks, D.J., & Smith, C.L. (2002). Public street surveillance: A psychometric study on the perceived social risk. In W.Hutchinson. (Ed). 3rd Australian information warfare and security conference 2002 proceedings. (pp.28-37). Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Computer and Security Science

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.

  • Unit Title

    CCTV and Imaging Systems
  • Unit Code

    SCY3214
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit will examine the security technology of closed circuit television (CCTV). It will identify, define and explain the scientific principles, technologies, design, integration and application of CCTV. Analysis of current advances in technology is applied, including digital imaging, multiplexing and video motion detection.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from SCY2111

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of CCTV video surveillance.
  2. Apply an understanding of electronic CCTV video surveillance to the design of a strategy for the design, application, management and operation of security risks to which a facility may be exposed.
  3. Define and explain the principles and applications of CCTV video surveillance.
  4. Demonstrate a comprehensive overview of security policy and procedures when applied to the CCTV surveillance of a facility.
  5. Examine the implications for type and extent of CCTV video surveillance in relation to the risk.
  6. Identify the theories, concepts and principles underlying the applications of security practices and devices in the area of electronic security technology, especially CCTV and imaging systems.
  7. Plan and recommend an appropriate CCTV video surveillance systems for hypothetical facilities.

Unit Content

  1. Applications of CCTV
  2. CCTV Image Control
  3. Cameras
  4. Closed Circuit Television
  5. Lens Theory and Application
  6. Management of CCTV
  7. Video Motion Detection

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayMinor essay20%
EssayMajor essay30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayMinor essay20%
EssayMajor essay30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Text References

  • ^ Cieszynski J. (2007) Closed circuit television 3rd Burlington: Newnes
  • Garcia, M.L. (2001). The design and evaluation of physical protection systems. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Carnahan Conference Proceedings on Security Technology IEEE (1987 - 2001).
  • Brooks, D.J. (2001). Closed circuit television: Legal considerations for the security industry regarding digital processed video images. In H.Armstrong (Ed). Proceedings of the 5th Australian Security Research Symposium. (pp.29-42). Edith Cowan University, Perth.
  • Brooks, D.J., & Smith, C.L. (2002). Public street surveillance: A psychometric study on the perceived social risk. In W.Hutchinson. (Ed). 3rd Australian information warfare and security conference 2002 proceedings. (pp.28-37). Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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