Computing Innovations in the Modern World

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
COMP 1015
Course ID icon
Course ID
203273
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Kirsten Wahlstrom
Course level icon
Course level
1
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
Discipline group A
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge required to successfully implement design thinking. Through experiential learning, the course aims to develop core professional skills in project management, teamwork, ethics, presentation skills and cultural awareness.

  • Teamwork
  • Cultural sensitivity and competency
  • Design Thinking
  • Preparing for your career

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate and apply an understanding of personal attributes and team dynamics
  • Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills to successfully complete a project
  • Apply a diverse range of Design Thinking capabilities to the creation of an ethical digital innovation
  • Develop a career plan and the knowledge and skills needed to gain practical work experience
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competency when working in Aboriginal contexts.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Short Response Questions – 30%
  • A range of assignments designed to support course outcomes – 0%
  • Critical Analysis, Critical Analysis, Critical Analysis – 30%
  • Design Project – 40%

Availability

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

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 21543
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 6
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 5 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Dehinde Molade
19 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Dehinde Molade
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Dehinde Molade
Class number
Class number 21544
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 4 Mar Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Navtej Paul
18 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Navtej Paul
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Navtej Paul
Class number
Class number 21545
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 4 Mar Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Navtej Paul
18 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Navtej Paul
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Navtej Paul
Class number
Class number 21546
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 17
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 6 Mar Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06 Ann Verbeek, Kirsten Wahlstrom
20 Mar - 27 Mar Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06 Ann Verbeek, Kirsten Wahlstrom
31 Mar - 31 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP1-08 Kirsten Wahlstrom
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06 Ann Verbeek, Kirsten Wahlstrom
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06 Ann Verbeek, Kirsten Wahlstrom
Class number
Class number 27162
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Navtej Paul
16 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Navtej Paul
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC2-07 Kirsten Wahlstrom
13 Apr - 13 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Navtej Paul
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Navtej Paul
Class number
Class number 29325
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 325
Available
Available 238
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes myLearning, Online Emma Hale, Ann Verbeek, Kirsten Wahlstrom, Dehinde Molade
Class number
Class number 21550
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 180
Available
Available 93
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-24 Kirsten Wahlstrom

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 21553
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 6
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 6 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
20 Mar - 27 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
8 Apr - 8 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-14 Kirsten Wahlstrom
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
Class number
Class number 21554
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 2
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 3 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314 Kirsten Wahlstrom
17 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314 Kirsten Wahlstrom
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314 Kirsten Wahlstrom
Class number
Class number 21555
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 2
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 5 Mar Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
19 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
Class number
Class number 21556
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
16 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
9 Apr - 9 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-28 Kirsten Wahlstrom
13 Apr - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
Class number
Class number 21557
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 3
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 4 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Surani Warnakula
18 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Surani Warnakula
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Surani Warnakula
Class number
Class number 21558
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 5 Mar Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Surani Warnakula
19 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Surani Warnakula
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Surani Warnakula
Class number
Class number 21560
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 102 Ann Verbeek, Kirsten Wahlstrom
16 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 102 Ann Verbeek, Kirsten Wahlstrom
8 Apr - 8 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-16 Kirsten Wahlstrom
13 Apr - 13 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 102 Ann Verbeek, Kirsten Wahlstrom
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 102 Ann Verbeek, Kirsten Wahlstrom
Class number
Class number 21561
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 5 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314 Kirsten Wahlstrom
19 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314 Kirsten Wahlstrom
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314 Kirsten Wahlstrom
Class number
Class number 21563
Section
Section TU11
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
16 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
9 Apr - 9 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
13 Apr - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
Class number
Class number 21565
Section
Section TU13
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 4
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 6 Mar Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 113 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
20 Mar - 27 Mar Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 113 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31 Kirsten Wahlstrom
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 113 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 113 Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
Class number
Class number 29326
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 490
Available
Available 235
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East myLearning, Online Diana Shah, Emma Hale, Kirsten Wahlstrom, Mariusz Sterna
Class number
Class number 21551
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 74
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N103 Kirsten Wahlstrom
Class number
Class number 21552
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 71
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 102 Kirsten Wahlstrom

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

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 51709
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 12 Aug Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
26 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
Class number
Class number 51710
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 13 Aug Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
27 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
Class number
Class number 51711
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 10 Aug Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
24 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
Class number
Class number 51712
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 14 Aug Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
28 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
Class number
Class number 51713
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 14 Aug Friday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
28 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
Class number
Class number 56988
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 11 Aug Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-16
25 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-16
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-16
Class number
Class number 58931
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 325
Available
Available 317
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
1 Sep - 1 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes myLearning, Online
Class number
Class number 51708
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 180
Available
Available 172
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-24

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 51716
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 10 Aug Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060
24 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060
Class number
Class number 51719
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 14 Aug Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323
28 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323
Class number
Class number 51720
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 11 Aug Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
25 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
Class number
Class number 51721
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 14 Aug Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 112
28 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 112
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 112
Class number
Class number 51722
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 13 Aug Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S336
27 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S336
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S336
Class number
Class number 51727
Section
Section TU12
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 11 Aug Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.28
25 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.28
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.28
Class number
Class number 51728
Section
Section TU13
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 12 Aug Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
26 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
Class number
Class number 58932
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 490
Available
Available 423
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
1 Sep - 1 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East myLearning, Online
Class number
Class number 51714
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 150
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Mawson, G19
Class number
Class number 51715
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 183
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Mawson, G19

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Bachelor of Computer Science