School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Physical Security
  • Unit Code

    SCY1103
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Michael Patrick COOLE

Description

This unit will introduce and develop a strong understanding of the systematic approach used to design and achieve an effective physical protection system. Throughout the unit students will develop an understanding of the scientific foundation for physical security underpinning such systems, including systems theory and the component elements that make up the physical protection system. Components discussed will include physical, technical and procedural elements as they combine together to achieve a contemporary protective barrier system within a risk context.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SCY4103, SCY5121

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain the principles of systems theory.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the various supporting design theories and principles guiding the design of a physical protection system.
  3. Explain the role of detection and how it is supported by technology in a systems approach to physical protection.
  4. Explain the role of delay and how this is achieved using barriers and containers in a systems approach to physical protection.
  5. Explain the role of and issues associated with response in a systems approach to physical protection.
  6. Model a physical protection system on the basis of specified built environment.
  7. Explain how to conduct and document a physical security survey to expose weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

Unit Content

  1. The physical domain of security.
  2. Theories, principles and practices underlying physical security.
  3. Detection and warning as functions of security.
  4. Delay, barriers and control.
  5. Response, interruption and neutralization.
  6. Evaluate and model the physical protection system.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, research activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayMinor essay on security theory20%
Research PaperMajor research paper on security systems30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayMinor essay on security theory20%
Research PaperMajor research paper on security systems30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Physical Security
  • Unit Code

    SCY1103
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Michael Patrick COOLE

Description

This unit will introduce and develop a strong understanding of the systematic approach used to design and achieve an effective physical protection system. Throughout the unit students will develop an understanding of the scientific foundation for physical security underpinning such systems, including systems theory and the component elements that make up the physical protection system. Components discussed will include physical, technical and procedural elements as they combine together to achieve a contemporary protective barrier system within a risk context.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SCY4103, SCY5121

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain the principles of systems theory.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the various supporting design theories and principles guiding the design of a physical protection system.
  3. Explain the role of detection and how it is supported by technology in a systems approach to physical protection.
  4. Explain the role of delay and how this is achieved using barriers and containers in a systems approach to physical protection.
  5. Explain the role of and issues associated with response in a systems approach to physical protection.
  6. Model a physical protection system on the basis of specified built environment.
  7. Explain how to conduct and document a physical security survey to expose weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

Unit Content

  1. The physical domain of security.
  2. Theories, principles and practices underlying physical security.
  3. Detection and warning as functions of security.
  4. Delay, barriers and control.
  5. Response, interruption and neutralization.
  6. Evaluate and model the physical protection system.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, research activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayMinor essay on security theory20%
Research PaperMajor research paper on security systems30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayMinor essay on security theory20%
Research PaperMajor research paper on security systems30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Core Reading(s)

  • Fennelly, L. J. (2012). Effective physical security . (4th ed.). Amsterdam: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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