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Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Dr. L. Johnston
Prerequisite: Computer Science 433-242, 433-243 and 433-244
Pre/Corequisite: Computer Science 433-241 or Electrical Engineering 431-204
Contact: 26 hours of lectures and approximately 17 hours of practice classes
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
On successful completion of this subject students should:
- appreciate the issues involved in engineering large-scale software systems
- understand the phases and activities involved in the conventional software life cycle models
- be aware of the potential benefits of good software project management
- be able to analyse requirements
- be able to select and apply appropriate design techniques
- understand the importance of the software development process in achieving software quality and be aware of some relevant techniques and tools
Content:
The subject will deal with topics such as project management, the software development process, requirements analysis and specification, design techniques and human computer interaction. Topics such as testing, tools, measurement, standards and quality assurance will also be introduced.
Assessment:
Up to three hours of written examinations at the end of the subject. Project work, which is expected to take about 36 hours, must be completed satisfactorily to pass the subject. Weighting of assessment components will be made known at the commencement of the subject.
1. Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering (v4, p107) : Next:433-342 | Prev:433-340
2. Computer Science, Faculty of Science (v4, p183) : Next:433-342 | Prev:433-340
Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Dr L Johnston.
Prerequisite: Computer Science 433-242, 433-243 and 433-244
Pre/Corequisite: Computer Science 433-241 or Electrical Engineering 431-204
Contact: 26 lectures and approximately 17 hours of practice classes
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- appreciate the issues involved in engineering large-scale software systems;
- understand the phases and activities involved in the conventional software life cycle models;
- be aware of the potential benefits of good software project management;
- be able to analyse requirements;
- be able to select and apply appropriate design techniques;
- understand the importance of the software development process in achieving software quality and be aware of some relevant techniques and tools.
Content:
The subject will deal with topics such as project management, the software development process, requirements analysis and specification, design techniques, and human computer interaction. Topics such as testing, tools, measurement, standards, and quality assurance will also be introduced.
Assessment:
Up to three hours of written examinations at the end of the subject. Project work, which is expected to take about 36 hours, must be completed satisfactorily to pass the subject. Weighting of assessment components will be made known at the commencement of the subject.
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Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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