Topics in Computer Science

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
COMP 2035
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Course ID
205786
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Xinyu Wang
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

Introduction to a specialised area of Computer Science. Topics include theoretical and applied aspects of Computer Science. Combines guided reading and research with a significant individual or group project component.

Course learning outcomes

  • Develop skills in independent project work and research
  • Acquire knowledge in a selected area of contemporary computer science
  • Improve communication skills in reporting findings of the study

Availability

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

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 27521
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111

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

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 57364
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 309
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 309

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed COMP1042 Grand Challenges in Computer Science

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in COMP2036 Algorithm Design & Data Structures

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed COMPSCI2008 Topics in Computer Science at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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