Programming for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
COMP 5004
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Course ID
202512
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Georg Grossmann
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Course level
5
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.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course is designed to empower students with foundational skills in programming and problem-solving that underpin modern Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) libraries and workflows. Throughout this course, students will develop the ability to implement core computational procedures and manipulate structured data to meet AIML-oriented requirements. Enrolling in this course will provide students with a structured progression from essential programming concepts to modular design and vectorised computation, setting a solid foundation for writing efficient, maintainable, and readable code in support of common AIML functionalities and development practices. 

  • Python Essentials
  • Aiml Computation
  • Data Manipulation

Course learning outcomes

  • Design and implement algorithmic solutions in code that meet specified AI Machine Learning (AIML) functionality requirements
  • Generate modularised code structures to support implementation of AI Machine Learning (AIML) workflows.
  • Apply systematic debugging and testing techniques to ensure the functionality and reliability. 
  • Illustrate best practices in programming through coding style standards and course code documentation.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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

Class number
Class number 24804
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 300
Available
Available 300
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H2-02
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H2-02
Class number
Class number 24810
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 44
Available
Available 44
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.18
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.18
Class number
Class number 24809
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 44
Available
Available 44
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S127
Class number
Class number 24808
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 63
Available
Available 63
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 108
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 108
Class number
Class number 24807
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 108
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 108
Class number
Class number 24806
Section
Section PR05
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, G.22
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, G.22
Class number
Class number 24805
Section
Section PR06
Size
Size 44
Available
Available 44
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.15
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.15
Class number
Class number 24813
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
Class number
Class number 24812
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
Class number
Class number 24811
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.26
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.26
Class number
Class number 29048
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
Class number
Class number 29047
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
Class number
Class number 29046
Section
Section WS06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
Class number
Class number 29045
Section
Section WS07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-21
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-21
Class number
Class number 29044
Section
Section WS08
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
Class number
Class number 29043
Section
Section WS09
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
Class number
Class number 29042
Section
Section WS10
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-21
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-21

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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

Class number
Class number 53270
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 175
Available
Available 175
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Darling West, G14
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Darling West, G14
Class number
Class number 53274
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, G.22
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, G.22
Class number
Class number 53273
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, G.22
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, G.22
Class number
Class number 53272
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.23
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.23
Class number
Class number 53271
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.18
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.18
Class number
Class number 53278
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-21
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-21
Class number
Class number 53277
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 105
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 105
Class number
Class number 53276
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 333
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 333
Class number
Class number 53275
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 333
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 333

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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