Module Descriptors
BIOMETRICS 2
COCS60395
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Hodgkiss
Email: D.D.Hodgkiss@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
1 Lecture and 1 practical per week (1:n)1 (1:20)1
In addition the student will be required to undertake an amount of independent learning, combining background reading and other research associated with the assignment.
In addition the student will be required to undertake an amount of independent learning, combining background reading and other research associated with the assignment.
Module Indicative Content
Consideration of the wider reaching aspects associated with biometrics.
Physiology; psychology; legal and ethical issues; socio-political issues; weaknesses and strengths of biometric techniques; countermeasures; cost / risk considerations; fraud detection and deterrence; multiple biometrics.
Physiology; psychology; legal and ethical issues; socio-political issues; weaknesses and strengths of biometric techniques; countermeasures; cost / risk considerations; fraud detection and deterrence; multiple biometrics.
Module Resources
Internet and library access
Computer laboratory with appropriate security, forensic and biometric hardware and software and suitably configured operating system(s)
Computer laboratory with appropriate security, forensic and biometric hardware and software and suitably configured operating system(s)
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assignment: 100% (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
Consisting of research, presentation and critical evaluation of a series of biometric technologies, their interralationships and relevance to society and commerce.
Consisting of research, presentation and critical evaluation of a series of biometric technologies, their interralationships and relevance to society and commerce.
Module Texts
Nanavati, S., Thieme, M. & Nanavati, R. (2002) Biometrics: Identity Verifications in a Networked World. Wiley, USA. ISBN 0-471-09945-7
Reid, P. (2004) Biometrics for Network Security Prentice Hall, USA. ISBN 0-13-101549-4
Chirillo, J. & Blaul, S (2003) Implementing Biometric Security, Willey, USA. ISBN 0-7645-2502-6
Reid, P. (2004) Biometrics for Network Security Prentice Hall, USA. ISBN 0-13-101549-4
Chirillo, J. & Blaul, S (2003) Implementing Biometric Security, Willey, USA. ISBN 0-7645-2502-6
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00399-5, Biometrics 1 or equivalent