ELEC ENG 7070EX - Digital Security Estonia Study Tour - PG

External - Winter - 2024

A full time intensive study tour, to be held in Tallinn, Estonia, and related locations for students in their final years of study. This course develops the skills related to cyber security topics through immersion in the digital society of Estonia, a post-soviet powerhouse in digital government and operational cyber security. Students have the opportunity to participate in active cyber security exercises of opportunity, visit and meet with senior government officials and leading cyber security research and development teams in the private sector, and develop written and oral research communication skills. The course consists of: - Living and working in Tallinn, Estonia for the duration of the course. - Immersion in the digital society of Estonia, visiting a number of historical and showcase exhibits to illustrate the evolution from a soviet republic to a leading e-Society with a strong cyber security sector. - Meetings with leading government officials, the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, and private sector businesses, with a focus on cyber security at a nation-state level, and emphasis on hybrid warfare countermeasures. - Participation in the annual Cyber Security Summer School, organised by partner universities - Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) - Development of key professional and personal skills through teamwork, team leadership, and challenge exercises. Or equivalent event if these are not offered in any given year.

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Course Details

Course Code	ELEC ENG 7070EX
Course	Digital Security Estonia Study Tour - PG
Coordinating Unit	Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Term	Winter
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	External
Units	3
Contact	Full time study tour 15-18 days inclusive of weekends. There are additional expenses associated with this tour which include airfares and participation fees set against a specific budget each year.
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Corequisites	Students must be enrolled in a research course or have provided evidence of other study/activity recognised as equivalent. For undergraduate EEE students these are: ELEC ENG 4068A/B/4101A/B/4104A/B/4105A/B. Other research courses may be considered
Assumed Knowledge	Students are expected to have a sufficient technical background to participate in this course. For example, COMP SCI 3001; ELEC ENG 3108, or equivalent industry experience
Assessment	Submission of pre-tour briefing materials, participation in course activities, post-tour reflective essay, and submission of post-course survey.

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Matthew Sorell

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On conclusion of this study tour, students will be able to:
- Discuss and critically analyse digital government ecosystems with reference to the Estonian digital government ecosystem
- Demonstrate specific cyber security skills in a specialised area such as maritime systems, depending on the specific topic studied at the Tallinn University of Technology summer school
- Demonstrate awareness and competency in cyber hygiene

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2, 3
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1, 2, 3
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	1, 2, 3
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1, 2, 3
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1, 2, 3
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1, 2, 3
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1, 2, 3

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

See https://studyabroad.adelaide.edu.au/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10400

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

See https://studyabroad.adelaide.edu.au/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10400

Learning Activities Summary

See https://studyabroad.adelaide.edu.au/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10400

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

This is an ungraded course. A reflective essay is required to demonstrate competencies.

Assessment Related Requirements

Assessment Detail

Submission

The reflective essay is expected to be submitted within one week of the return-to-Adelaide debrief, which is usually held in week 1 of semester 2.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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