Networked Systems and Communities
PostgraduateSWI-INF700032018
Course information for 2018 intake
Scrutinise and consider the way networked systems are used to communicate, connect and collaborate. Consider the consequences of online engagement.Uncover the privacy and security risks collecting, using and storing data in virtual and real life.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- -
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Networked Systems and Communities
About this subject
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- Identify the major protocols used network topologies
- Critically appraise the value and contribution of data networks and communications in a range of organisational contexts
- Critically analyse and evaluate appropriate methods to identify the risks associated with the management of privacy and security issues within a corporate network
- Draw on a multi-disciplinary knowledge, skills, and practice from various source to recommend and justify appropriate software and network systems to meet business data communications needs
- Effectively communicate and articulate ideas in a scholarly manner through the project report and presentation
- Independently research topics and resolve problems associated with network management.
- Networks in nature and society
- Computer networking technology
- Designing, managing and securing a computer network
- Interrelationship of human networks and technology
- Ubiquitous networks and information: implications and concerns
- Privacy and security of data
- Ethics of data collection, use and ownership
- Ethics of data distribution and of copyright
This subject explores contemporary forms of communication enabled by technology through a social capital perspective. Technological and organisational innovation enabled by contemporary communication methods and distributed collaboration is a major focus.
The subject reviews current contemporary data communications applications, including developing an understanding of the various Internet-based communications methods. Students will investigate the application and technical contents of the data communications field including the higher levels of the seven-layer Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model, understanding network topologies and develop an understanding of the implication of these models in a real-world business environment.
In addition to technical knowledge students will investigate the changing role and use of networked systems in relation to both organisations and society and the implications of this from a social and business perspective. Students will understand the role of selected important communications applications as well as the social and business impacts and issues associated with these applications. In particular, students will be introduced to risks related to privacy and security of data related to individuals as it is obtained and stored using increasingly prevalent monitoring software in the virtual and real worlds.
- Network Evaluation (15-20%)
- Individual/Group (20-30%)
- Individual/Group (40-50%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
SWI-MTB640 (Not currently available)
SWI-MTB210 (Not currently available)
Others
Do not enrol into this subject if you have completed MTB210.
Additional requirements
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Additional materials
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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