Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

CSI5116 20 Credit Points
Systems Analysis Principles
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit explores the role of a systems analyst as an
organisational problem solver. It embodies a systematic approach
to problem solving in a technological environment and utilises
middle management principles in analysis; modelling and
practice.
CSI5117 20 Credit Points
Principles of Distributed Systems
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is designed to provide an overview on foundations of
distributed systems. Systematically discussed are requirements for
system designing, principles for system development, and
problems that emerge with the application of distributed systems.
Mechanisms of communication, process, naming,
synchronization, replication, fault tolerance and security in
distributed client-server systems are given particular attention.
CSI5120 20 Credit Points
Contemporary Intelligence
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
CSI4104 Information Security
CSI4110 Introduction to Information Warfare or equivalent
This unit will investigate the principles of the intelligence
function and the need for leaders and managers to apply these
maximally to achieve organisational success. It will cover the
Intelligence Cycle in this environment both in principle and
practice. The processes of Counter-Intelligence will also be
covered.
CSI5121 20 Credit Points
Administration and Programming in Linux
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines Linux programming and administration. It also
provides students opportunities to apply their existing
programming skills in software development in the Linux
environment. The emphasis is on Linux system and network
administration and programming using Linux software
development packages to examine practical and theoretical issues
associated with programming for distributed systems.
CSI5130 20 Credit Points
Computer Consultancy, Professionalism and Ethics
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The unit will provide an introduction to what it means to be a
computer consultant. In particular, it will provide an
understanding of what is expected of a computer consultant in
terms of facilitating innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership in
computing and how to advise organisations about technology
related matters. It is assumed that good computer consultancy
stems from solid professional and ethical values and so all
discussions and activities in this unit will ensure that these aspects
are to the fore.
CSI5140 20 Credit Points
Fundamentals of Software Engineering
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit deals with the phases associated with software
development (software requirements definition, software design,
verification and validation, software maintenance and
management issues), software project management, risk
management, software quality assurance, software metrics and
software configuration management. Emerging trends in Software
Engineering will also be covered in the unit.
CSI5150 20 Credit Points
Project Preparation
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Students undertaking this unit do so as the first of three related
project units. In this unit, students prepare for the later execution
of the project in the subsequent two units by clarifying and
refining a project idea. The status and nature of the project idea
will determine exactly in what ways students need to prepare and
so it is not possible to specify objectives in a traditional manner.
However, in general, students initiate, plan and design an
independent project appropriate to the goals of their masters
degree, under the supervision of a staff member. It is this process
that provides a context for a learning experience to take place that
draws on study in previous units.
CSI5199 20 Credit Points
Advanced Topics in Information Technology
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The unit will comprise three modules of study representing new or
emerging topics in information technology. The modules will be
regularly replaced as new IT topics emerge. Please consult the
course coordinator in order to ascertain the modules planned for
any semester.
CSI5202 20 Credit Points
Software and Systems Management
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit introduces models that provide a powerful means of
reflecting on and examining phenomena in software development.
This is done by using systems modelling and systems thinking as
a means of managing the software development process. A CASE
tool is used to demonstrate these ideas on topics such as Software
Development Methodologies, project planning and control,
productivity and effectiveness, management models and project
management.
CSI5203 20 Credit Points
Software Development Processes
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit details different forms of software development
processes, including sequential, iterative and formal models as
well as those approaches based on reusability. In addition, the unit
covers method measurement and software estimation techniques,
the use of software metrics and automated tool support. The unit
also presents current issues in the discipline.
CSI5204 20 Credit Points
Database Administration
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Database administration issues in the relational environment
including database planning, design, implementation and ongoing
maintenance. Current trends in database architecture and data
warehousing are also considered. The unit is delivered with a
highly practical emphasis using the ORACLE environment.
CSI5205 20 Credit Points
Corporate Information Operations
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Students will examine the approaches to Information Operations
used by, or potentially used by, private organisations. The benefits
of integrating all information strategies in an organisation are
examined using the concepts of network centric and effects based
approaches. The idea of information management internally and
externally as well as responses to an organisation’s environment is
examined.
CSI5206 20 Credit Points
National Information Operations
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Students examine the approaches to Information Operations by
government of various nations. They examine the public
diplomacy and military aspects as well as its use by sub-national
and terrorist groups. The major nations examined are: the United
States, Australia, China, Russia and the United Kingdom.
CSI5211 20 Credit Points
Information Security Standards and Practice
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSI4104 Information Security or equivalent
This unit looks at the use of information security standards and
relevant standards in associated disciplines. These standards are
researched and critically analysed. Their relationship to
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