CS4203
Computer Security
2024-2025
15
7
SCQF level 10
1
Academic year(s): 2024-2025
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 1
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
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.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass CS2002 and ( pass CS2001 or pass CS2101 )
Weekly contact: 2 hr x 10 weeks lectures, 1 hr x 5 weeks tutorial/discussion.
Scheduled learning hours: 28
Guided independent study hours: 122
As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%
Re-assessment: 3-hour Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%