Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Science

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• Unit Title

  Advances in Security Technology

• Unit Code

  SCY6115

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit will examine advances in security technology for the protection of assets for industrial and government facilities. An examination of recent developments in access control, CCTV, perimeter protection and intrusion detection systems will be included. The management of security technology systems and security management systems will be evaluated.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse the strengths and weaknesses in security technology systems.
2. Apply an understanding of the principles of security technology to the design of security systems for asset protection.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of operation and function of asset protection technology.
4. Display evidence of wide and detailed reading on topics studied from references, journals, magazines, and the internet.
5. Identify the principles underlying the security technology applied to asset protection.

Unit Content

1. Advances in applications of technology in security.
2. Camera lens types.
3. Closed circuit television (CCTV).
4. Function and application of technology in the protection of assets.
5. Perimeter and sterile zone intrusion detection technologies.
6. Recent developments in access control.
7. Risk management.
8. The technology and management of access control systems.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops, seminars, independent learning.

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.

Text References

• Proceedings of the International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Journal References

• Computer Security
• The Security Journal
• The British Journal of Criminology
• Security Surveyor
• International Journal of Risk, Security and Crime Prevention
• Security Gazette
• Security Australia
• Security and Protection Equipment
• Malaysian Safety and Security
• Intersec
• Computers and Security
• Security Management

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