Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

CSG5115 15 Credit Points
Applied IT Project
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Students will complete a project that will address a nominated
problem/issue. The project will involve the planning, analysis,
design, construction, testing and implementation of the selected
solution within agreed timeframes.
CSG5119 20 Credit Points
Issues in Library Technology
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit aims to give the student in-depth understanding of
important issues in library technology through intensive reading
and research of mainly primary sources.
CSG5120 20 Credit Points
Special Topic in Library Technology
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit investigates advances in library technology and the role
of the library technician.
CSG5123 20 Credit Points
Medical Informatics
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Computer systems management, modern imaging systems,
network protocols and services, local and wide area networks,
wireless technologies, computer and network security, database
management systems, advanced topics in medical informatics.
CSG5125 20 Credit Points
Network Administration and Design
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit covers design and interconnection of multiple networks,
managing access to shared resources, administering data storage,
troubleshooting and disaster recovery, and network security.
Installation, configuration and administration of a selected
networking operating system will also be included.
CSG5135 20 Credit Points
Network Technology 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is primarily concerned with layer 1 and 2 devices and
technologies. Topics include the provision of high-bandwidth
connectivity and the design, configuration and management of
both switching and multi-layer switching technologies. Access
policies to control user access and traffic will also be addressed in
this unit. Considerable emphasis is placed on providing relevant
practical skills based on a sound theoretical foundation.
CSG5136 20 Credit Points
Network Technology 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is primarily concerned with layer 3 devices and
technologies. Topics include the design, configuration and
management of scalable (LAN and WAN) networks. All the
major interior and exterior gateway routing protocols will be
covered in this unit. Considerable emphasis is placed on providing
relevant practical skills based on a sound theoretical foundation.
CSG5137 20 Credit Points
Network Technology 3
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is primarily concerned with Wide Area Network devices
and technologies. Topics include the design, configuration and
management of remote access networks using a variety of
contemporary WAN protocols. The major circuit switched and
packet switched technologies will be addressed in this unit.
Considerable emphasis is placed on providing relevant practical
skills based on a sound theoretical foundation.
CSG5140 20 Credit Points
Research Methods
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit introduces students to a range of research methods and
assumes no prior research experience. It focuses upon research
methodologies, the research process and the use of specific
techniques. Topics also include the critical evaluation of
published research and the consideration of the social and ethical
aspects of research.
CSG5141 20 Credit Points
Research Proposal
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit focuses upon the selection and definition of a research
topic and the creation and acceptance of an Honours project or
Masters thesis proposal.
CSG5206 20 Credit Points
Internet Technology and Management
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSG5106 Fundamentals of Computer and Network Technology
This unit builds upon the fundamental knowledge and skills
provided by the prerequisite unit Fundamentals of Computer &
Network Technology. The unit provides indepth knowledge
associated with a global, heterogeneous network. Topics include
the design, installation, maintenance and management of such
global structures. The lectures are complemented by extensive
workshop exercises.
CSG5211 20 Credit Points
Mobile User Interface Design Methodology
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit explores the theory and practice of user interface design
for the mobile environment. It includes interaction design
methodologies and designing effective mobile user interface for
users of different cultures and languages. The unit will instruct the
student on the concepts of good design methodologies for mobile
device user interface. The student will be taught on how to
analyse, design, implement and test good user interface designs
for different mobile devices, targeting different user demographics
and backgrounds.
CSG5212 20 Credit Points
Real Time Networking
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit explores the theory and practice of next generation real
time networks. The unit will prepare the students to adopt
different next generation real time networks, services and
technologies. The unit will also covers emerging networking
technologies for the next generation fixed-mobile converging
networks and new paradigms for developing applications for such
emerging real time networking technologies.
CSG5243 20 Credit Points
Masters Project 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSG5141 Research Proposal
Students initiate, plan and implement an independent project,
under the supervision of a staff member.
CSG5244 20 Credit Points
Masters Project 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSG5141 Research Proposal
Students initiate, plan and implement an independent project,
under the supervision of a staff member.
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