CS993 - Software Engineering

TIMETABLE	TEACHING MATERIAL
Credits	20
Level	5
Semester	Semester 2
Availability	Possible elective
Prerequisites	CS995 and CS994
Learning Activities Breakdown	Lectures: 20 \| Tutorials: 0 \| Labs: 40 Assignment: 70 \| Self Study: 70
Assessment	Group Project Report (40%) \| Individual Project Report (60%)
Lecturer	William Bell

This module aims to:

Develop an understanding of the software development life-cycle;
Develop an understanding of the tools used to develop large scale software;
Develop an understanding of developing software in a group environment;
Develop an understanding of how software engineers operate in industry;
Develop an understanding of how the tools are used to control the complexity of developing large software in groups.

After completing this module participants will be able to:

Understand the key components involved in designing, building and testing a software system;
Gain experience of the software development processes typically used within industry;
Be familiar with the main tools and technologies used to support the development and management of software systems;
Understand how to work as part of a team to design, build, test and deliver a software system.

The importance of users and capturing and communication requirements (e.g. via use cases);
Principles of software architecture and design; key elements of UML and design patterns;
Implementation considerations: coding practices, idioms, implementation-related design principles;
Testing: principles and supporting frameworks (e.g. n- Unit);
Source code control and build tools (e.g. Git, Maven…);
Software development processes (primarily Agile development methodology).

Syllabuses - PG