Computer Systems and Cyber Security (7611ICT)

This course introduces the underlying structures and mechanisms of modern computer systems, networks and security concepts. All students enrolled in an ICT degree need to have an understanding of the basic architecture and operation of computer systems and a general understanding of relevant security concerns. This course provides an overview of the hardware, software, network, and security concepts and technologies that define modern computer systems. The course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge of how the components that define a computer work together and by extension an appreciation of the capabilities and limitations of computer systems. This knowledge assists students in the application of computing technologies to solve real world problems. This course material builds a foundation for further study in the field of information technology, and is a suitable prerequisite for many ICT courses. Incompatible: 1807ICT: Computer and Network Architectures. This course was previously known as 7611ICT Computer Systems and Networks and is incompatible with 7611ICT Computer Systems and Networks.

Course study information

Credit points (awarded)

10 (10)

Study level

Postgraduate

Student contribution band

Band 2

Usually available

Gold Coast Trimester 1Gold Coast Trimester 3Nathan Trimester 1Nathan Trimester 3Online Trimester 1Online Trimester 3

Course offerings and timetables

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
4 March 2024
Last date to add a course
17 March 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
1 April 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
5 May 2024

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend the following Tutorial/Common Time combination
Tutorial (11992) Open Friday 14:00 - 14:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G27 1.14
Business 2 Building
Gold Coast Campus
Intended for international students with English as an additional language
Common Time (12004) Open Thursday 09:00 - 09:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Online Automatically Enrolled
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Computer Laboratory
Computer Laboratory (17643) Full Friday 16:00 - 17:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G23 2.22
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Computer Laboratory (17500) Open Thursday 16:00 - 17:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G23 2.22
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Computer Laboratory (17485) Open Thursday 12:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G01 3.37
Academic 1
Gold Coast Campus
Computer Laboratory (12002) Thursday 12:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G23 2.27
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Computer Laboratory (12001) Friday 10:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G23 2.22
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Computer Laboratory (12000) Friday 10:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G23 2.27
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Computer Laboratory (11999) Open Thursday 10:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G06 1.29
Academic 2
Gold Coast Campus
Computer Laboratory (11998) Open Thursday 14:00 - 15:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G01 3.38
Academic 1
Gold Coast Campus
Computer Laboratory (11997) Full Friday 08:00 - 09:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G23 2.27
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Computer Laboratory (11996) Friday 16:00 - 17:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G23 2.27
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Computer Laboratory (11995) Open Thursday 16:00 - 17:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G23 2.27
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Computer Laboratory (11994) Open Thursday 10:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G23 2.22
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Computer Laboratory (11993) Full Friday 14:00 - 15:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G23 2.27
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Seminar
Seminar (12003) Open Friday 12:00 - 12:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
G17 THEATRE 4
Lecture Theatres 3/4 Complex
Gold Coast Campus

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
4 March 2024
Last date to add a course
17 March 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
1 April 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
5 May 2024

Please view full class information for School of Information and Communication Technology

Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend the following Tutorial/Common Time combination
Tutorial (12010) Open Tuesday 11:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Online Intended for international students with English as an additional language
Common Time (12013) Open Thursday 09:00 - 09:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Online Automatically Enrolled
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Computer Laboratory
Computer Laboratory (12011) Open Tuesday 14:00 - 15:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Seminar
Seminar (12012) Open Tuesday 08:00 - 09:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Online

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
4 March 2024
Last date to add a course
17 March 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
1 April 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
5 May 2024

Please view full class information for School of Information and Communication Technology

Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend the following Tutorial/Common Time combination
Tutorial (12005) Open Tuesday 11:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Online Intended for international students with English as an additional language
Common Time (12009) Open Thursday 09:00 - 09:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Online Automatically Enrolled
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Computer Laboratory
Computer Laboratory (17634) Open Thursday 12:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
N79 4.17
Engineering Tech and Aviation
Nathan Campus
Computer Laboratory (12007) Full Thursday 14:00 - 15:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
N79 4.16
Engineering Tech and Aviation
Nathan Campus
Computer Laboratory (12006) Full Monday 15:00 - 16:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
N79 4.19
Engineering Tech and Aviation
Nathan Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Seminar
Seminar (12008) Open Monday 10:00 - 10:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
N18 THEATRE 1
Central Theatres Complex
Nathan Campus

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
6 November 2023
Last date to add a course
19 November 2023
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
4 December 2023
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
14 January 2024

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Workshop
Workshop (70289) Thursday 14:00 - 15:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
N79 4.19
Engineering Tech and Aviation
Nathan Campus
Workshop (70288) Open Thursday 12:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
N79 4.19
Engineering Tech and Aviation
Nathan Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Common Time
Common Time (70291) Open Monday 13:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Seminar
Seminar (70290) Open Monday 14:00 - 14:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
Online Seminar on Mondays from 2pm is Intended for international students with English as an additional language.
Tuesday 12:00 - 12:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
N16 0.08
Macrossan Building
Nathan Campus
Seminar on Mondays from 2pm is Intended for international students with English as an additional language.

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
6 November 2023
Last date to add a course
19 November 2023
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
4 December 2023
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
14 January 2024

Please view full class information for School of Information and Communication Technology

Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Workshop
Workshop (70285) Open Wednesday 14:00 - 15:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
G23 2.22
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Workshop (70284) Full Wednesday 11:00 - 12:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
G23 2.22
Multimedia Building
Gold Coast Campus
Workshop (70283) Open Thursday 11:00 - 12:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
G31 3.14
Arts & Education 2
Gold Coast Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Common Time
Common Time (70287) Open Monday 13:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Seminar
Seminar (70286) Open Monday 14:00 - 14:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
Online Seminar on Mondays from 2pm is Intended for international students with English as an additional language.
Tuesday 13:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
G11 3.64
Learning Commons
Gold Coast Campus
Seminar on Mondays from 2pm is Intended for international students with English as an additional language.

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
6 November 2023
Last date to add a course
19 November 2023
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
4 December 2023
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
14 January 2024

Please view full class information for School of Information and Communication Technology

Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Workshop
Workshop (70292) Open Friday 13:00 - 14:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Common Time
Common Time (70294) Open Monday 13:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Seminar
Seminar (70293) Open Monday 14:00 - 14:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
Online Seminar on Mondays from 2pm is Intended for international students with English as an additional language.
Wednesday 13:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 7, 8 - 12
Online Seminar on Mondays from 2pm is Intended for international students with English as an additional language.