CS427 - IBM IT Architectures
| TIMETABLE | TEACHING MATERIAL |
| Credits | 20 |
| Level | 4 |
| Semester | Semester 2 |
| Availability | Only available to Software Engineering students. |
| Prerequisites | CS308 Building Software Systems CS407 Computer Security |
| Learning Activities Breakdown | Lectures: 18 | Workshop: 16 | Self study: 166 |
| Assessment | 40% coursework, 60% exam |
| Lecturer | Karen Renaud |
Aims and Objectives
Make it possible for students to work with IBM IT architects and learn from industry experts.
Learning Outcomes
- Appreciate the complexity of architecting IT systems
- Be aware of standard IT architecture patterns and be able to apply them
- Be able to present IT Architecture proposals to a “client”
- Be able to take a set of specifications and work within a team to architect an IT system to specification
- Learn to present solutions to expert audience and accept constructive criticism
- Working in a team to architect a system
Syllabus
- Meta level IT architecture patterns
- Developing an IT architecture within constraints
- What an IT architectect does all day
- Converting a requirements document to an IT architecture
Recommended Reading
This list is indicative only – the class lecturer may recommend alternative reading material. Please do not purchase any of the reading material listed below until you have confirmed with the class lecturer that it will be used for this class.
This class is highly recommended for all software engineering students
Last updated: 2023-08-26 11:06:39