Information Security and Biometrics (PDip

Course Structure

1. Trust, Security and Privacy Management
2. Industrial Context of Biometrics
3. Advanced Pattern Recognition
4. Object-Oriented Programming
5. Advanced Java for Programmers
6. System Security
7. Computing Law, Contracts and Professional Responsibility
8. Advanced Sensors & Instrumentation Systems
9. Fundamentals of Image Analysis
10. Computer Security
11. Research Methods & Project Design
12. Biometric Technologies
13. MSc Project
14. produce graduate engineers with a broad understanding of how to provide effective information security, and how to develop and use modern security systems, with a particular emphasis on biometric identity management
15. equip trained engineers with the necessary system development skills to allow them to adapt to a dynamic and fast-changing industrial environment
16. provide you with proper academic guidance and welfare support
17. create an atmosphere of co-operation and partnership between staff and students, and offer you an environment where you can develop your potential.
18. information security and biometrics (including the importance of taking a systems-wide approach to maintaining information security) and an awareness of developing technologies in this field
19. mathematical and computer models for analysis of information security and biometric systems (including the design and analysis of modern systems for encryption, authentication, authorisation and identification)
20. design processes relevant to technologies such as networks and pattern classification and supporting methodologies such as system design and software engineering
21. ethical and legal issues, relevant standards and the mechanisms by which such standards are agreed
22. the current industrial context in which biometric and secure systems are developed and employed
23. extensive knowledge of characteristics of equipment, processes, algorithms and products, such as encryption systems, face and finger-print recognition systems and biometric sensors.
24. how to think critically, reason and reflect
25. the ability to produce a specification of the operation of a complex system, based on an understanding of the component parts
26. the ability to undertake critical appraisal of a candidate system design and reflect upon its merits
27. the ability to use fundamental knowledge to explore new and emerging technologies
28. the ability to understand the limitations of mathematical and computer-based problem-solving and assess the impact in particular cases
29. the ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem and apply it in the solution
30. the ability to apply engineering techniques taking account of commercial and industrial constraints.
31. the ability to analyse the information security requirements of an organisation
32. the ability to analyse and comprehend a biometrically-based secure system engineering problem, using appropriate formal analysis methods
33. the ability to apply knowledge of design processes in unfamiliar situations and to generate innovative designs to fulfil new needs, particularly in the fields of complex biometric and secure systems
34. the ability to select and employ appropriate development tools for modern biometric and secure systems
35. the ability to select, install and configure different security components to work together to form a complex security system
36. the use of appropriate software tools, techniques and packages to produce and develop security systems, including biometrically-based ones
37. the ability to devise tests of a software system through experiment and simulation and to critically appraise the results
38. the use of software development kits and tools to analyse problems and develop solutions.
39. the ability to generate, analyse, present and interpret data
40. use of information and communications technology
41. personal and interpersonal skills, working as a member of a team
42. an ability to communicate effectively, in writing, verbally and through drawings
43. the ability for critical thinking, reasoning and reflection
44. the ability to learn effectively for the purpose of continuing professional development.
45. the ability to manage time and resources within an individual and group project.