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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Engineering : School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

433-341 Software Engineering 3A

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Dr L. Johnston

Prerequisite/s:

Computer Science 433-242, 433-243 and 433-244. (From 1998: 433-252, 433-253, 433-254.)

Pre/Corequisite/s:

Computer Science 433-241 or Electrical Engineering 431-204. (From 1998: 431-204 or 433-251.)

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

26 hours of lectures and approximately 17 hours of practice classes

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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