TRON08019 2020 Vehicle Cybersecurity and V2X
This module aims to provide the learner with an up to date, comprehensive knowledge of what constitutes an Intelligent Transport System. It also analyses the safety risks and related vulnerabilities that these vehicles are exposed to and explores effective cybersecurity methods to overcome the associated risks and control system exploitations.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Recognise Vehicles as Cyber-Physical systems and identify their vulnerable interfaces and attack surfaces
Develop an understanding of Smart Cities and Urban Intelligence
Identify and describe an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and distinguish between its constituent parts.
Discuss Automotive functional safety and cybersecurity with focus on Vehicle Network technologies
Identify Social and Ethical Considerations of Connected Vehicles and Smart Cities
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered via a mixture of Lectures and Assignments
Module Assessment Strategies
A blend of final written examination and continuous assessment design/appraisal projects. The learner must achieve a grade of 40% or higher in order to achieve a pass in this module
Repeat Assessments
Repeat project work and exams can be submitted at the repeat exam series each year.
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems and their compositional parts and wireless networks
Discuss system recommendations for Cyber physical systems
Cyber-Physical Vehicle Tracking
Evolution of the connected vehicle
Discusses Connectivity and external communications
Introduces smart mobility, smart cities and connected vehicles
Discusses and introduces Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in the development of Smart and Connected Cities and Transport
Introduces vehicles increasing attack surfaces and possible cybersecurity concerns
Discuss functional safety and how it is ensured in Autonomous Vehicles development
Discusses and introduces possible cybersecurity solutions in protecting and securing vehicles
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Assessment | Coursework Assessment | Closed Book Exam | 20 % | Week 5 | 1,4 |
2 | Group Assessment | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 20 % | Week 10 | 2,3,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | Week 13 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Problem Based Learning | Computer Laboratory | Problem Based Learning | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Online | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 6 | Weekly | 6.00 |