Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Fred Smith
By email
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MPICT or MCPICT or PGDipPICT or GradDipPICT or GradDipCPICT or PGCertPICT or GradCertPICT or GradCertCPICTor MPICTMIntSecSt or MCPICTMIntSecSt or MIntSecStud or GradDipIntSecStud or PGCertIntell or GradCertIntell
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines the role of intelligence in a national security environment and presents a framework for the effective, efficient and rigorous production and utilisation of intelligence analysis product in support of national security. Students will examine modern-day threats to national security along with the intelligence requirements to combat these threats. Different levels of intelligence will be examined and a detailed look at modern-day intelligence practices will be undertaken. The use of relevant and modern case studies will be a unique feature of this unit, providing real-world scope and understanding of the architecture of modern intelligence.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Journal Critique | 30% | No | Week 3 |
Quiz | 20% | No | Weeks 2-11 |
Research Paper | 50% | No | Week 11 |
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 30%
For details see ilearn.
A detailed marking matrix is available to all enrolled students on the unit iLearn site.
Marking criteria in the marking matrix includes evaluation of topic comprehension, argument, written expression, referencing, essay structure and organization.
Due: Weeks 2-11
Weighting: 20%
For details see ilearn.
Quizzes will assess the student's understanding of the topics covered in the weekly pre-recorded lectures and the Required Readings for that week.
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 50%
For details see ilearn.
A detailed marking matrix is available to all enrolled students on the unit iLearn site.
Marking criteria in the marking matrix includes evaluation of topic comprehension, argument, written expression, referencing, essay structure and organization.
DELIVERY AND RESOURCES
UNIT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
* You should spend an average of at least 12 hours per week on this unit. This includes listening to pre-recorded lectures prior to seminar discussions and reading weekly required readings detailed in iLearn.
* Internal students are expected to attend all seminar sessions and external students are expected to contribute to on-line discussions.
* Students are required to submit all major assessment tasks in order to pass the unit.
REQUIRED READINGS
* The citations for all the required readings for this unit are available to enrolled students through the unit iLearn site, and at Macquarie University's Library EReserve site. Electronic copies of required readings may be accessed at the EReserve site.
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
* Personal PC and internet access are essential for this unit. Basic computer skills and skills in word processing are also a requirement.
* This unit has an online presence. Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
* Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
* For technical support go to: http://mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/informatics/help
* For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/guides.htm
SUBMITTING ASSESSMENT TASKS
* All assessment tasks are to be submitted, marked and returned electronically. This will only happen through the unit iLearn site.
* Assessment tasks must be submitted either as a PDF or MS word document by the due date.
* Most assessment tasks will be subject to a 'TurnitIn' review as an automatic part of the submission process.
* Extensions are subject to the university’s Disruptions Policy (http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html#purpose).
LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS
* If an assignment is submitted late, 5% of the available mark will be deducted for each day (including weekends) the paper is late.
* For example, if a paper is worth 20 marks, 1 mark will be deducted from the grade given for each day that it is late (i.e. a student given 15/20 who submitted 4 days late will lose 4 marks = 11/20).
* The same principle applies if "Disruption to Study" has been granted granted and the assignment is submitted later than the amended date.
WORD LIMITS FOR ASSESSMENT TASKS
* Stated word limits include references, but not the bibliography or title page.
* Word limits can generally deviate by 10% either over or under the stated figure.
* If the number of words exceeds the limit by more than 10%, then penalties will apply. These penalties are 5% of the awarded mark for every 100 words over the word limit. If a paper is 300 words over, for instance, it will lose 3 x 5% = 15% of the total mark awarded for the assignment. This percentage is taken off the total mark, i.e. if a paper was graded at a credit (65%) and was 300 words over, it would be reduced by 15 marks to a pass (50%).
* The application of this penalty is at the discretion of the course convener.
REASSESSMENT OF ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE SEMESTER
* Macquarie University operates a Grade Appeal Policy in cases where students feel their work was graded inappropriately (http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html). This process involves all assignments submitted for that unit being reassessed. However, in exceptional cases students may request that a single piece of work is reassessed.
PICT814 – Architecture of Modern Intelligence
This unit examines the role of intelligence in a national security environment and presents a framework for the effective, efficient and rigorous production and utilisation of intelligence analysis product in support of national security. Students will examine modern-day threats to national security and the intelligence requirements to combat these threats. Different levels of intelligence will be examined and a more detailed look at modern-day intelligence practices will be undertaken, using case studies to provide real-world scope and understanding.
Module 1: Course introduction, learning approach, assessment
Module 2: Post Cold-War Transformation of Intelligence
Module 3: Australian Intelligence Community agencies
Module 4: Intelligence Standard of Performance
Module 5: Tactical, Operational, Strategic Intelligence
Module 6: National Security Threats / Assessments
Module 7: Terrorism
Module 8: Cyber Threat
Module 9: Espionage
Module 10: Transnational Organised Crime
Module 11: Future Intelligence Challenges
Module 12: Dynamics of Decision-Making and the Role of Independent Advice
Module 13: Intelligence Reform and Accountability
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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