FIT2082 Computer science research project
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT2082 Computer science research project is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs FIT2083.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT2082
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT2082
No unit lists FIT2082 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
This unit builds upon FIT2083 and allows you to conduct an independent research project. You will be assigned to one of the Faculty of Information Technology's research groups, an academic supervisor and a research topic. You may work on your project individually or in groups, as determined by your supervisor. During the semester, you will be required to participate in research group events including seminars and presentations.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1: Project SpecificationProject10%
- Assignment 1: Project PresentationPresentation15%
- Assignment 2: WorkbookWritten15%
- Assignment 3: Final Report and ProjectProject60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Participate as a member of a research group;
- 2
Demonstrate how to conduct IT research;
- 3
Critically analyse and assess previous approaches to solve a particular research problem;
- 4
Formulate a research hypothesis and chose an appropriate methodology to evaluate that hypothesis;
- 5
Conduct the experiment and/or implementation in order to evaluate the hypothesis;
- 6
Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate their research findings both orally and in writing.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mahsa Salehi
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Mahsa Salehi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT2082?
You need FIT2083 before you enrol.
When is FIT2082 offered?
In 2026, FIT2082 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT2082?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT2082 have an exam?
No. FIT2082 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.