Research Directions in ICT

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
COMP 1051
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Course ID
208554
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Online, Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Haneen Heyasat
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will acquaint students with current research directions in Information Technology. Students will be exposed to research discussions, gain an understanding of the research process, and learn how new knowledge and techniques are created. They will also develop insight into how scientists and researchers approach new problems. Additionally, students will learn to seek information actively and systematically, study research on a specific topic, and present a summary of their investigations.

Course learning outcomes

  • Investigate current research in IT
  • Critically review state-of-the-art research and technology and evaluate the impact on their careers
  • Assimilate research and disseminate the knowledge to a wider audience

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed INFT3044 Research Directions in ICT at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

Assignment One, Assignment Two, Report

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 22360
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Benham, G25 David Dzakpasu
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Benham, G25 David Dzakpasu

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 21696
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 48
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building A, A2-36A David Dzakpasu
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building A, A2-36A David Dzakpasu

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 20212
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 21 Jun - Online , David Dzakpasu

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 52528
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S336
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S336

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 51791
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 37
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-05
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-05

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 50188
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

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