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Institute for Arts, Science and Technology

Department of Computing

BSc Programme

Level: 4

Module: COM409 Informatics

Assignment: 2

Issue Date: 22th April 2013

Review Date: 22th April 2013 (Tutorial Sessions)

Final Submission Date: 20 May 2013

Estimated Completion time: 20 Hours

Lecturer: Parvez Jugon

Verified by: Denise Oram

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ASSIGNMENT 2

Assignment 2: weighting – 50% of the module grade.

Task

The ability of computer-based information systems to store, process and retrieve data quickly and efficiently raises many concerns relating to security and privacy.

Based on your reading and research, write a report (2500 words +/- 10%) discussing the validity of the above statement. The report must (using relevant examples), consider the following:

a) common security threats facing organisational computer-based information systems

b) ways in which technology can allow an individual’s personal privacy to be invaded

c) legal, moral and ethical issues involved in gathering, storing and making use of data.

Support your work with relevant references from books, journals and other quality information resources.

Referencing for all written material should follow the IEEE referencing standard, with particular attention paid to referencing of material resourced from the Web or other online facilities.

Submission

The assignment should be word-processed and submitted with the front sheet (with your Name, Student Number, Date and Signature) visible at the front. Marks will be lost if these instructions are not followed.

The report must be submitted via Moodle on Monday 20th May 2013. Failure to comply with this date will result in the loss of marks according to the University policy.

Late submission of work: Work submitted up to a week late without a valid reason can only gain a maximum of 40% (C). Any work submitted more than a week late without a valid reason may be read but will not be marked.

Learning outcomes

This assignment covers the following learning outcomes specified in the module definition:

Knowledge and Understanding:

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

1) Identify information needs within different functional areas of an organisation;

2) Compare a range of information systems;

3) Examine the tools available to organisations for information processing;

4) Evaluate the information systems within an organisation;

5) Identify how information systems can be designed and operated in a legal and ethical manner

Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

• Communication: Oral/writing communication skills;

• IT Skills: retrieve information using search engines, browsers and catalogues; use appropriate IT facilities to prepare and present reports in various formats;

• Problem Solving: solve problems using appropriate tools/methods

• Working with others: work effectively as part of a team, negotiating and assertiveness;

• Self-Learning; managing one’s own learning and development including time management and organisational skills, reflecting on experience.

Assessment Criteria

In order to achieve an A grade, the work must be excellent in almost all respects, only very minor limitations, and delivered with no assistance after the review period.
In order to achieve a B+ grade, the work should show strength in most respects, but perhaps has limitations in one or two areas and possibly delivered with minimal assistance after the review period. A good piece of work nevertheless.
In order to achieve a B grade, the work should be of a satisfactory standard, showing strength in some areas, but perhaps let down by poor presentation, or poor written explanations where required, and possibly delivered with some assistance after the review period.
In order to achieve a C grade, the work should be of a satisfactory standard but may have significant shortcomings in some areas and possibly delivered with considerable assistance after the review period. Nevertheless shows at least a basic understanding of the concepts and a basic practical ability.
A Refer will be given to work that is unsatisfactory or contains serious errors/limitations.
|TASK |Refer 70% |

The following grid gives more guidance re: marking of specific tasks: