This course concentrates on recent research in computing that affects future directions in science, engineering and technology, hence upon modern society. For example, studying standers (e.g., E- Commerce technologies, and software life cycle processes such as ISO/IEC 12207) have immense effect on industry and society. Students explore such topics through conducting research. The course introduces skills necessary for research including surveying, scrutinizing methods and outcomes, designing tools, and preparing technical manuscripts.