University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module reviews key theoretical and practical aspects of Information Security Management. The module content covers higher-level technical and theoretical issues as well as management issues such as organisational, planning, certification, auditing and governance. From the student's perspective the module introduces students to a topical field of business and IT concern via varied learning styles and in depth consideration of current issues, standards and scenarios.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass CS2002 and ( pass CS2001 or pass CS2101 )

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hr x 10 weeks lectures, 1 hr x 5 weeks tutorial/discussion.

Scheduled learning hours: 28

Guided independent study hours: 122

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 40%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 60%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC Module coordinator(s): Honours Coordinator - Computer Science (hons-coord-cs@st-andrews.ac.uk)