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COMP SCI 1104 - Grand Challenges in Computer Science

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: Semester 2
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 5 hours per week
Restriction: Available to B.Comp Sc (Advanced) students only, or by permission of the Head of School. Non-B.Comp Sc (Advanced) students must achieve a GPA of at least 6 in Computer Science courses before being considered for entry
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Assumed Knowledge: COMP SCI 1101, COMP SCI 1201, ENG 1002, ENG 1003, MECH ENG 1100, MECH ENG 1101, MECH ENG 1102, MECH ENG 1103, MECH ENG 1104 or MECH ENG 1105
Assessment: Assignments and/or Group Project
Syllabus:

This course provides an introduction to key research areas in Computer Science and the "Grand Challenges". Topics include AI, Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Networking, Data Mining and Hardware; scholarship and writing in the discipline, critical analysis and thinking skills.

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Undergraduate
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Units
 EFTSL
Amount
3
 0.125
          
  


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 2 Mon 11/08/2025 Wed 20/08/2025 Fri 19/09/2025 Fri 31/10/2025


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Seminar
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
25426 SE01 178 136 29 Jul - 16 Sep Tuesday 1pm - 3pm Helen Mayo Nth, 103N, Florey Lecture Theatre
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 1pm - 3pm Helen Mayo Nth, 103N, Florey Lecture Theatre
Note: For an enriching and interactive learning experience, it is highly recommended to attend the lecture in person. While the lecture will be recorded, it is primarily intended for review purposes and for individuals who cannot attend due to special circumstances. Please check MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22482 WR03 70 52 30 Jul - 17 Sep Wednesday 4pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM205, Teaching Room
8 Oct - 5 Nov Wednesday 4pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM205, Teaching Room
22858 WR02 54 51 1 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 4pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, B18, Teaching Room
10 Oct - 7 Nov Friday 4pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, B18, Teaching Room
22859 WR01 54 33 1 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 2pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM105, Teaching Room
10 Oct - 7 Nov Friday 2pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM105, Teaching Room
Related Class: Project
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22483 PJ04 30 22 7 Aug - 18 Sep Thursday 2pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite
9 Oct - 6 Nov Thursday 2pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite
22860 PJ03 30 14 1 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 9am - 11am Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite
10 Oct - 7 Nov Friday 9am - 11am Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite
22861 PJ02 30 24 30 Jul - 17 Sep Wednesday 2pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite
8 Oct - 5 Nov Wednesday 2pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM106, Computer Suite
22862 PJ01 30 18 5 Aug - 16 Sep Tuesday 3pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, 236, CAT Suite
7 Oct - 4 Nov Tuesday 3pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, 236, CAT Suite
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