Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

CSD5403 20 Credit Points
Computer Animation
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Creation of computer animation sequences using a range of
techniques and tools. The theory and practice of: three
dimensional object modelling including parametric representation
techniques; object rendering including reflection models and ray
tracing; three dimensional animation including key frame systems,
procedural animation and simulation.
CSE4110 10 Credit Points
Computer Studies Curricular
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit introduces students to the field of educational computing
in secondary schools in Western Australia and encourages the
development of a comprehensive knowledge base concerning ICT
in a school context. It includes an introduction to the teaching of
computer science courses in secondary schools. This unit also
examines school curricula, appropriate computer applications and
the development and assessment of teaching programmes.
CSG120T 15 Credit Points
Operating Systems
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
ENS4103 Computer Systems and Hardware
Functions of operating systems; multiprocessing; file, device,
memory and processor management; deadlocks; concurrency;
protection and security; network and distributed system structures.
CSG220U 15 Credit Points
Project Methods and Professionalism
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit develops students' expertise in: the software
development lifecycle; software project management techniques
including planning, risk and configuration management; quality
assurance; verification and validation software; and software
requirements definition and design specification. The unit further
studies management issues involved in computing together with
technical issues related to measurement and assessment of
processes. Future developments together with social issues
relating to ethics, professionalism and the law are also considered.
CSG4103 15 Credit Points
Internetworking 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit comprises one half of the Cisco Certified Network
Associate (CCNA) curriculum. It covers networking fundamentals
from mainly a Cisco perspective. Hands-on experience is
provided in connecting and configuring Cisco switches and
routers. This unit must be studied concurrently with
Internetworking 2 (CSG4104).
CSG4104 15 Credit Points
Internetworking 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit comprises one half of the Cisco Certified Network
Associate (CCNA) curriculum. It covers networking fundamentals
from mainly a Cisco perspective. Hands-on experience is
provided in connecting and configuring Cisco switches and
routers. This unit must be studied concurrently with
Internetworking 1 (CSG4103).
CSG4106 15 Credit Points
Introductory Computer Forensics
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit introduces students to the forensic tools, techniques and
methods needed to recover digital evidence from a variety of
devices. Modern forensic computing involves the preservation,
identification and analysis of computer and digital based evidence
stored in the form of magnetically encoded information on various
devices and media. Computer or digital evidence is often not
examinable by conventional computing access methods, so
specialised software tools, techniques and processes must be
employed to preserve and recover this evidence in a forensically
valid manner.
CSG4107 15 Credit Points
Wireless Information Devices
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSG4220 Wireless Networking
This unit introduces students to the technologies behind wireless
devices that are used to provide information for and about an
object. Technologies examined will include RFID tags and smart
cards. The basic way these devices work and exchange
information will be examined. Applications for these devices,
such as location, inventory and security will be discussed. The
methods used to locate devices or objects, such as GPS and
triangulation, will be examined. Privacy issues associated with the
use of RFID tags will also be discussed.
CSG4111 15 Credit Points
Introduction to Knowledge Management
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines the role of information policy in organisations.
The impact of information policy on the management of
information and knowledge resources in organisations is
considered in detail as well as technological, social, political and
economic forces that shape its adoption and implementation .
Knowledge management, what it is and how it is used in
contemporary organisations is considered.
CSG4112 15 Credit Points
Information Services Transformation
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines new and emerging models, theories and
technologies for the delivery of online information services. It is
concerned with the leveraging of organizational knowledge via
computer networks and learning communities in the era of the
knowledge society. Students are introduced to the theory, practice
and technologies of virtual organisations, the construction of
virtual communities, building e-learning environments and
evaluating the effectiveness of virtual information services. Case
studies of information service transformation and the management
of digital resources and digital repositories are an important part
of this unit.
CSG4130 15 Credit Points
Applied Communications
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit introduces students to current and proposed
telecommunications and networking infrastructures and their
application in business and communications services. With a
primary focus on the Internet and World Wide Web, students
examine in detail the principles, processes and technologies
associated with data communications and computer networking,
applications of the major carriage media, communications
standards and emerging broadcast and narrowcast technologies
based on communications channels.
CSG4151 15 Credit Points
Computer Installation and Maintenance
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit provides the basic skills necessary to perform computer
systems installation and maintenance. A computer system refers
to microcomputer based hardware and software. No knowledge of
electronics is needed, however it is expected that students will
have some prior knowledge and experience in the use of
computers.
CSG4152 15 Credit Points
Network Installation and Maintenance
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit provides the basic knowledge and skills necessary to
perform network installation and maintenance. This is a practical
‘hands on’ unit in which students are taught to configure network
216 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008