Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
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COURSE LOCATION<br />
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.<br />
MODE OF STUDY<br />
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,<br />
and Off-campus.<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
The course has three stages: Coursework, Research Preparation<br />
and Thesis.<br />
STAGE 1<br />
Comprises six coursework units making up 120 credit points that<br />
may be selected in conjuction with the supervisor from the<br />
following units:<br />
CSG5101 Artificial Intelligence 20<br />
CSG5102 Internet Enabling Technologies 20<br />
CSG5140 Research Methods 20<br />
CSI5101 Software Design 20<br />
CSI5211 Information Security Standards and Practice 20<br />
CSI5103 Strategic Information Technology 20<br />
CSI5309 Information and Network Centric Operations 20<br />
CSI5107 Network Security 20<br />
CSI5108 IT Professionalism and Practice 20<br />
CSI5140 Fundamentals of Software Engineering 20<br />
CSI5199 Advanced Topics in Information Technology 20<br />
CSI5202 Software and Systems Management 20<br />
CSI5203 Software Development Processes 20<br />
CSI5204 Database Administration 20<br />
CSG5104 Special Topic 1 20<br />
CSI5319 Computer Forensics 20<br />
MAT5106 Introduction to Geostatistics 20<br />
MAT5114 Geostatistical Methods 20<br />
MAT5115 Modelling and Simulation 20<br />
CSG5206 Internet Technology and Management 20<br />
CSI5318 Wireless and Mobile Computing Security 20<br />
CSI5117 Principles of Distributed Systems 20<br />
CSG5109 Mobile Forensics 20<br />
CSG5107 Network Forensics 20<br />
STAGE 2<br />
Consists of one semester of full-time research leading to a<br />
completion of a research proposal for Stage 3:<br />
CSI6115 Information Technology Research Preparation 1 20<br />
(1/3 of semester load)<br />
CSI6216 Information Technology Research Preparation 2 20<br />
(1/3 of semester load)<br />
CSI6217 Information Technology Research Preparation 3 20<br />
(1/3 of semester load)<br />
STAGE 3<br />
Consists of the equivalent of one and a half years of full-time<br />
research.<br />
Each semester students enrol into research thesis unit: CSI7200 at<br />
50 or 100% of full-time enrolment.<br />
Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis<br />
component of their study until the thesis is submitted for<br />
examination.<br />
ASSESSMENT OF THESES<br />
The thesis must meet all formal requirements outlined in Part VI<br />
of the <strong>University</strong> Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress<br />
Rules. Thesis examination will be conducted according to the<br />
rules outlined in Division 4 of Part VI. The thesis must exhibit a<br />
high degree of originality and represent a significant contribution<br />
to the profession.<br />
CSI7200 Doctor of Information Technology Thesis 0<br />
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY<br />
Course Code L10<br />
Computer Science<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
The Doctor of Philosophy is available for graduates of a relevant<br />
Bachelor degree with 2A Honours or better, or a relevant Master<br />
degree which has a substantial research component. The course<br />
consists of the preparation of a research proposal, the conduct of<br />
research, the preparation of a thesis, and participation in seminars<br />
and conferences. Although formal coursework is not a stipulated<br />
part of requirements, coursework may be required and will be<br />
assigned by the School on an individual basis.<br />
The candidate will be provided with an initial adviser and once<br />
the research proposal has been formally accepted a supervisory<br />
team will be appointed consisting of a principal supervisor<br />
assisted by at least one additional supervisor. The principal<br />
supervisor normally will be a staff member of the relevant<br />
School. Additional supervisors may be staff from within <strong>Edith</strong><br />
<strong>Cowan</strong> <strong>University</strong> or other universities, or may be from research<br />
institutes, government or industry.<br />
In the School of Computer and Information Science, the following<br />
fields of study are available in the Doctor of Philosophy degree:<br />
Computer Science<br />
The Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science) course is designed<br />
to foster original research resulting in a significant contribution to<br />
knowledge and understanding within computer science. Areas of<br />
research in this field of study include (but are not limited to):<br />
• Computer and Internet Security<br />
• Computational Intelligence and Software Engineering<br />
• Internet Applications and Tools<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
A Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related area with 2A<br />
honours or better OR a relevant Master degree with a substantial<br />
research component.<br />
COURSE LOCATION<br />
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.<br />
MODE OF STUDY<br />
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
Each semester students enrol into research thesis unit: CSG7200<br />
at 50 or 100% of full-time enrolment.<br />
Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis<br />
component of their study until the thesis is submitted for<br />
examination.<br />
ECU <strong>Postgraduate</strong> Course Guide 2008 71
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