Research Methods in Software Engineering and Computer Science

Postgraduate | 2026

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COMP 5065
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Course ID
205831
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Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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School of Comp Sc & IT
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Course level
5
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No
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Course overview

The development of a sound theoretical understanding of advanced algorithms and practical problem solving skills using them. Advanced algorithm topics chosen from: Dynamic Programming, Linear Programming, Matching, Max Flow / Min Cut, P and NP, Approximation Algorithms, Randomized Algorithms, Computational Geometry.

Course learning outcomes

  • Students should develop a sound theoretical understanding of advanced algorithms and practical problem solving skills using them.
  • Students should develop basic knowledge of a wide range of advanced algorithm design techniques including dynamic programming, linear programming, approximation algorithms, and randomized algorithms.
  • Students should develop basic advanced algorithm analysis skills for analyzing the approximation ratio of approximation algorithms and the probability of randomized algorithms.
  • Students should gain a good understanding on a wide range of advanced algorithmic problems, their relations and variants, and application to real-world problems.

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 26433
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 103
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 103

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed COMPSCI4405 Research Methods in Software Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Adelaide

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