Course Outline Report: ICT301

What is this course about?

Description

This course builds on pre-requisites with a focus on network design and specifically management. Security is examined at a range of levels, from the technical (cryptography) through to applied (systems and network security) and management. The course also examines broader issues associated with network management including business continuity, disaster recovery and service level agreements.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity	Hours	Beginning Week	Frequency
Blended learning
Online – Pre-recorded concept videos and associated activity	1hr	Week 1	12 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – In-class tutorial	2hrs	Week 2	11 times
Online
Online – Pre-recorded concept videos and associated activity	1hr	Week 1	12 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Interactive zoom tutorial	2hrs	Week 2	11 times

Course Topics

1 Introduction to network security

2 Network security threats & Cryptography

3 Advanced Cryptography

4 Networking and Server Attacks/ Devices, Design and Technology

5 Administering a Secure Network Wireless Network Security

6 Host, Application, and Data Security

7 Mobile and Embedded Device Security

8 Authentication and Account Management

9 Access management

10 Vulnerability Assessment

11 Data Security and Business Continuity

12 Risk Mitigation

What level is this course?

300 Level (Graduate)

Demonstrating coherence and breadth or depth of knowledge and skills. Independent application of knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts. Meeting professional requirements and AQF descriptors for the degree. May require pre-requisites where discipline specific introductory or developing knowledge or skills is necessary. Normally undertaken in the third or fourth full-time study year of an undergraduate program.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to...		Graduate Qualities Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming...
1	Apply network management and security knowledge and skills to problems.	Creative and critical thinker Empowered
2	Apply written communication skills to network management and security problems.	Knowledgeable Engaged
3	Design systems to meet business network management and security requirements.	Ethical

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

ICT120

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

Not applicable

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Not applicable

Microcredential Information

Not applicable

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

Online, non-graded weekly quizzes. The Task 1 mid semester exam (and preparation leading up to the exam) is designed to help students develop skills they will require to complete Tasks 2 and 3.

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode	Task No.	Assessment Product	Individual or Group	Weighting %	What is the duration / length?	When should I submit?	Where should I submit it?
All	1	Examination - not Centrally Scheduled	Individual	15%	1 hour	Week 5	In Class
All	2	Report	Individual	40%	2,500 words maximum	Week 12	Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All	3	Examination - Centrally Scheduled	Individual	45%	2 hours	Exam Period	Exam Venue

All - Assessment Task 1:Mid-Semester exam

Goal:

For you to demonstrate your understanding of the course content

Product:

Examination - not Centrally Scheduled

Authorship Statement:

Format:

This is an individual assessment.During week 5 lecture a 1-hour multiple choice and short answer exam will be conducted. The exam will focus on lectures, tutorial work and readings for weeks 1 through to 4 inclusive.

Criteria:

No.		Learning Outcome assessed
1	understanding of requisite network knowledge from weeks 1 through 4 inclusive	2
2	application of network concepts to scenarios	1

Generic Skills:

All - Assessment Task 2:Network management report

Goal:

For you to demonstrate your ability to discuss network management and security applied to a business case.

Product:

Report

Authorship Statement:

Format:

This is an individual assessment. Using a case study, you are to prepare a consultant's report detailing the network management and security requirements for a business and to suggest and justify suitable technologies to enhance the business's communications and networking within and outside the organisation.

Criteria:

No.		Learning Outcome assessed
1	application of network management and security concepts to case study	3
2	critical analysis and evaluation of network management and security requirements of a business	1
3	provide project background and network security information relevant to the case study	2
4	Written communication skills	2

Generic Skills:

All - Assessment Task 3:Examination

Goal:

For you to demonstrate your ability to discuss network management and security applied to a business case.

Product:

Examination - Centrally Scheduled

Authorship Statement:

Format:

Individual invigilated assessment Two-hour closed book exam focusing on all aspects of the courseStudents will be required to apply key concepts of network management and security to case studies and scenarios.Further details are provided in the assessment area in Blackboard.

Criteria:

No.		Learning Outcome assessed
1	application of network management and security concepts to case study	1
2	Evidence awareness of industry best practice in network management and security requirements of a business	3
3	provide information on network planning, business continuity and risk management information relevant to an organisation situation.	1

Generic Skills:

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

You need regular access to the resource(s) below. Many texts are available as ebooks through the Library at no additional cost.

Required?	Author	Year	Title	Edition	Publisher
Required	Ciampa, M	2018	Security + Guide to Network Security Fundamentals	6th Edition	Cengage, Boston, USA.

Specific requirements

Not applicable

How are risks managed in this course?

Health and safety risks for this course have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation. It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline. This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person. You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: - 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day - 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

Links to relevant University policy and procedures

For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including:

Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs
Review of Assessment and Final Grades
Supplementary Assessment
Central Examinations
Deferred Examinations
Student Conduct
Students with a Disability

For more information, visit https://www.usc.edu.au/explore/policies-and-procedures#academic-learning-and-teaching

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Course Outline

ICT301 Network Management and Security

2025Semester 2

UniSC Sunshine Coast

Online

What is this course about?

Description

How will this course be delivered?

Course Topics

What level is this course?

What is the unit value of this course?

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Pre-requisites

Co-requisites

Anti-requisites

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Microcredential Information

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Details of early feedback on progress

Assessment tasks

Directed study hours

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

Specific requirements

How are risks managed in this course?

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Assessment: Submission penalties

Links to relevant University policy and procedures

Student Charter

General Enquiries