Research Project Value: 20% Due date: 19-May-2017 Return date: 09-Jun-2017 Submission method options Alternative submission method Task Below are listed a list of topics. You are required to - • Select a topic from the list and conduct research (based on literature, at least three recent research papers) and prepare a summary report with brief supportive descriptions to post on the forum/blog. In your posting you should provide information about the topic (discuss the topic, challenges, problems, describe the relevant technologies, applications of the technologies, clarify vague areas, research questions… etc.) • Provide constructive feedback for (at least two) cohort colleagues and receive feedback from (at least two) cohort colleagues on your own design and make refinements accordingly. • Raise questions about the information provided by other students (this must be done in an adequately professional manner) • Respond to questions raised about your own information and other student's • Contribute to discussions in general Note that the aim of this task is: 1.to build an understanding and perspective of current hot topics in Information Security; and 2. to build generic skills including, but not limited to: • a capacity for teamwork and collaboration; • an ability for critical thinking, analysis and problem solving; • information technological literacy; • a capacity for lifelong learning and an appreciation of its necessity. As such, the more you contribute in the development of these topics and related discussion the more likely you will score well in this task. Topics Set 1. US cryptography export restrictions: past, present, and future. 2. Biometrics for authentication: security and privacy implications. 3. Denial of service and distributed denial of service attacks. 4. Malware: past, present and future. 5. Employee privacy and email, WWW, and instant messaging. 6. Security threats to mobile devices and countermeasures. 7. Security threats in cloud computing and preventive methods. 8. Security threats in smart devices. 9. Data Exfiltration. 10. Wireless Network security and preventive methods. 11. Security issues in Software Defined Networks (SDN) 12. Security and privacy issues in Internet of Things (IoT) Your submission : You are required to prepare and submit a report on your topic to address the following questions (the length of the report within 1500~2000 words, excluding references): a. Provide your published (to the forum/blog) research report on the chosen topic with brief supportive descriptions about the challenges, problems, relevant technologies, applications of the technologies, clarify vague areas and research questions. b. Summarize the issues discussed in the forum (at least two peers). Discuss how your own posts contributed to this knowledge and discuss whether or not the summary presented by your peers is accurate. c. Identify any important issue/s that you believe were not addressed, or not addressed adequately in the discussions. Discuss why you view this issue/these issues as important. d. Discuss the impact of the above mentioned issues and their application/impact in real life. e. Reflect on what you believe to be the most important lesson you have learnt as a result of these discussions. f. Provide references (at least three) using APA referencing system including in text citations. Rationale This assessment item relates to the learning objectives and to demonstrate your understanding of the material in different topics of your subject. Its also provides an opportunity for you to : • demonstrate factual knowledge, understanding and application of state-of-art information security; • demonstrate ability to integrate and apply information from various topics and ; • apply understanding and knowledge to a practical situation; • demonstrate ability to work in a team, sharing knowledge. Marking criteria Assessment criteria Assessable Components HD 100% - 85% DI 84% - 75% CR 74% - 65% PS 64% - 50% FL 49% - 0 Provide your published research report on the chosen topic with brief supportive descriptions about the challenges, problems, relevant technologies, applications of the technologies, clarify vague areas and research questions. (10) Demonstrate an ability to survey the literature, concise summary which are logically structured, integrate and link information into cohesive and coherent piece of analysis and consistently use correct to the selected topic terminologies and sophisticated language. Demonstrate an ability to survey the literature, concise summary which are logically structured to create cohesive and coherent piece of analysis that consistently use correct forensic terminologies. Demonstrate an ability to survey the literature, concise summary which are generally logically structured to create a comprehensive, mainly descriptive piece of analysis. Some use of correct forensic terminologies. Demonstrate an ability to survey the literature, concise summary which partially structured into loosely-linked rudimentary sentences to create a comprehensive, descriptive piece of analysis. Some use of correct forensic terminologies. Fails to demonstrate the ability to survey the literature, concise summary which partially structured and may tend to list information. Uses frequent informal language. Possible Marks 10.0 – 8.5 8.4 – 7.5 7.4 – 6.4 6.4 – 5 4.9 – 0 Summarise the issues discussed in the forum (at least two peers). Discuss how your own posts contributed to this knowledge and discuss whether or not the summary presented by your peers is accurate. (10) The DI criteria, plus: Summary of the literature (the forum posting above) also exhibits significant creativity and innovation in the way it depicts and presents the design concept and supportive information. Feedback provided to two cohort colleagues offers in-depth insights and relies strongly prompts on broader examination of emerging trend of Information security. Summary of the literature (the forum posting above) is strongly student-centred or reader-orientated, strikes a balance between being simple, informative and engaging and is supported by brief descriptions, how it fits within the subject. Feedback provided to two cohort colleagues is informed, constructive and progressive and feedback received is critically reviewed and prompts a broader examination of the issues raised through reliance on information security. Summary of the literature (the forum posting above) strikes a balance between being simple, informative and engaging and is supported by brief descriptions, how it fits within the topic. Feedback provided to two cohort colleagues is informed, constructive and progressive and feedback received is critically reviewed with changes made supported through reliance on Information security. Summary of the literature (the forum posting above) is supported by brief descriptions, how it fits within the topic. Feedback provided to two cohort colleagues is informed and constructive and feedback received is reviewed with changes made to your report accordingly. Fails to summarise the literature (the forum posting above) and feedback provided to cohort colleagues is inadequate/or lacking research. Uses frequent informal language. Possible Marks 10.0 – 8.5 8.4 – 7.5 7.4 – 6.4 6.4 – 5 4.9 – 0 Identify any important issue/s that you believe were not addressed, or not addressed adequately in the discussions. Discuss why you view this issue/these issues as important. (8) Comprehensive knowledge of the topic and in depth explanation of the issues that were not addressed; Reasonable knowledge of the topic and a comprehensive explanation of the issues that were not addressed; Provided factual/conceptual knowledge of the topic and an overall explanation of the issues that were not addressed; Limited knowledge of the of the topic and a basic explanation of the issues that were not addressed; Fails to satisfy minimum requirements of explaining the issues. Possible Marks 8.0 – 6.8 6.7 – 6.0 5.9 – 5.2 5.1 – 4.0 3.9 – 0 Discuss the impact of the above mentioned issues and their application/impact in real life. (8) Comprehensive knowledge of the issues and real life consequences to a firm. Reasonable knowledge of the issues and real life consequences to a firm. Provided factual/conceptual knowledge of the issues and real life consequences to a firm. Limited knowledge of the issues and real life consequences to a firm. Fails to satisfy minimum requirements of explaining the impact on a firm. Possible Marks 8.0 – 6.8 6.7 – 6.0 5.9 – 5.2 5.1 – 4.0 3.9 – 0 Reflect on what you believe to be the most important lesson you have learnt as a result of these discussions. (8) The reflection is an in-depth analysis of the learning experience, the value of the derived learning to self and the enhancement of the student’s appreciation for the issues surrounding the topic. The reflection is a reasonable analysis of the learning experience, the value of the derived learning to self and the enhancement of the student’s appreciation for the issues surrounding the topic. The reflection is a reasonable analysis of the learning experience, the some value of the derived learning to self. The reflection attempts a basic analysis of the learning experience, but the value of the derived learning to self is vague. Fails to satisfy minimum requirements of reflecting the important lessons. Possible Marks 8.0 – 6.8 6.7 – 6.0 5.9 – 5.2 5.1 – 4.0 3.9 – 0 Provide references (at least three) using APA referencing system including in text citations. (6) Faultless referencing, including reference list and in text citations. High quality references. Very good referencing, including reference list and in text citations. High quality references. Good referencing, including reference list and in text citations. Good quality references. Evidence of rudimentary referencing skills. Mix of good and poor quality references. Sub-standard referencing. Poor quality references. Possible Marks 6.0 – 5.1 5.04 – 4.5 4.44 – 3.85 3.84 – 3.0 2.9 – 0 Presentation The following should be included as requirements in the report structure: • Executive Summary or Abstract provide a brief overview, your involvement/contribution, major findings and conclusion • Table of Content • Introduction Background, scope of engagement, tools used and summary of findings Impact in real life etc. • Conclusion • References You must cite references to all material you have used as sources for the content of your work Follow the referencing guidelines for APA 6 as specified in Referencing Guides. • Glossary (Preferable) A glossary should assist the reader in understanding any technical terms used in the report. Use a generally accepted source for the definition of the terms and include appropriate references. • Appendices (Preferable) You can attach any supporting material such as printouts of particular items of evidence, feedback from your cohort colleagues etc. . Submit the assignment in ONE word or pdf file on Turnitin. Please do not submit *.zip or *.rar or multiple files. Requirements Your submission must be in a form readable by Microsoft Word format. • A cover page (outside the page limit) must be included and should contain relevant identifying information. • Your discussion postings are considered part of your assignment submission and are thus subject to Faculty regulations for academic misconduct (including plagiarism). As such, any text adapted from any source must be clearly labelled and referenced. You should clearly indicate the start and end of any such text. • Your discussion postings will be used required to complete your assignment but do not directly form part of the assessment of the assignment. As such, no formal feedback will be provided regarding your discussions. __________________________________________________________________________ CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 5 __________________________________________________________________________ Climate Assignment Ecologically and climatically appropriate building design. Most traditional construction around the world is well-adapted to its environment and generally makes use of ecologically appropriate building materials and forms. Before mechanical space heating and cooling were available, traditional settlements developed a natural harmony with their climate and had as a consequence, a minimal carbon footprint. With global warming, we are returning to ecologically sustainable and climatically appropriate building designs. Particularly in this assignment, we will be looking at building designs, in climatically diverse locations across Australia and our near neighbours, investigating appropriate solutions for that location from elsewhere in the world that will have a minimum carbon footprint. You will be focusing on traditional solutions (say prior to 1900’s) from around the world, in similar climatic locations; to derive possible solutions for the location you will be assigned. As a group of 5 (minimum) or 7 (maximum) students, you will be allocated a location and your group is to become familiar with its peculiar climatic constraints. You are then to investigate other locations around the world in similar climates and discover the type of traditional building that developed to solve their particular needs for warmth (or cooling) and shelter. The list at the end of this handout has locations from around our region which are climatically diverse. When you have formed your groups a location will be allocated. Please form groups early in the semester. You must research the following topics to determine their influence on building design for your location: 1. The characteristics of the climate. i. Average maximum summer and minimum winter temperatures. ii. Diurnal temperature range both in summer and winter. iii. Humidity levels in summer and winter. iv. Solar characteristics (sun path and intensity of solar radiation). v. Atmospheric conditions (dust, cloudiness, precipitation e.g. mist & rain). vi. Incidence and extent of snow, if applicable. vii. Evaporation rates, rainfall intensities, flooding, fire and any other extremes of climatic conditions encountered at your location. viii. Remember to consider the use of vegetation to control the extremes of the climatic conditions, if at all possible. 2. Lighting needs of the building i. Glare problems; snow or bare ground. ii. Natural and artificial methods of lighting. iii. Lighting control throughout the day. 3. Acoustic background of the building i. External noise levels ii. Internal noise levels The locations chosen have some degree of discomfort in their climate in either summer or winter conditions. It might be the hottest day recorded or length of hot days or the highest evaporation rate. Or it could be the lowest or highest rainfall recorded with associated extremes of flooding or the highest altitude with resultant snow loads. Your group is to overcome these extremities and make your building solution an ecologically sustainable solution using ideas developed from traditional methods sourced from overseas. We are primarily focusing on characteristics of the environment and climate that impinge on building design and deriving solutions that would be acceptable to our culture in Australia. You can use modern building methods or materials to construct your building designs, but the focus is traditional solutions. You can use solar panels to generate both electrical & hot water, but again the focus is traditional solutions. The keywords are ecologically sound solutions that are climatically appropriate to the area you are assigned. Common problems • You are to discover countries that have similar climatic zones, and determine from your research the type of traditional building, that might have appropriate lessons for your allocated area. You must NOT include a general discussion of the cultural, geographic or political background of the country, unless it relates to the design of buildings. Marks will be deducted for padding. • Structural concerns, from snow, floods, earthquake & hurricanes should only be discussed if they affect the lighting, acoustic or thermal characteristics of the building. • You must include a Table of Contents, Conclusion and Reference list (Harvard method); overall it must be a professional report. See the Learning Guide for more details. Assessment (20% of final mark for the unit) Demonstrate how the environmental factors influence the design of traditional buildings in your similar region and how these principles can be applied and implemented to buildings at your location in Australia. This will be done through: 1. A 25 minute maximum verbal presentation (say 15 minute talk {i.e. app. 3 minutes each} and 5 minutes questions to the whole group). The presentation must be accompanied by PowerPoint slides (or similar). 2. A written submission; The length of the report is not critical but there should be input from all members of the group and heat, light and sound should be covered.. Diagrams and photographs are encouraged and should be referenced separately. This is a guide only. You may write a longer or shorter report if you want to do so. It is the quality of what is written that counts. 3. List of Locations: These will be allocated once you form your group Avoca TAS Marree SA Barrow Creek NT Mataranaka NT Birdsville QLD Meekatharra WA Bothwell TAS Menindee NSW Ceduna SA Miena TAS Cobar NSW Moree NSW Coober Pedy SA Peak Hill WA Cromwell NZ Pedirka SA Curie TAS Port Arthur TAS Daly Waters NT Queenstown NZ Derby WA Red Cliffs VIC Emerald QLD Renner Springs NT Halls Creek WA Robinvale VIC Hopetoun VIC Rosebery TAS Innisfail QLD Rotorua NZ Invercargill NZ Taupo NZ Karumba QLD Tumbarumba NSW Laverton WA Wangaratta VIC Mackay QLD Wilpena SA Maningrida NT Windorah QLD 4. Value of the Assignment, including PowerPoint & live presentation: 20% Submission Date: At time of presentation either week 13 or 14, as scheduled later in the semester