433-342 Software Engineering Methods

433-341 Software Engineering Process and Practice

Software Engineering Methods aims to examine some of the more specific processes required for the production of high quality software, for example, methods for testing software, ensuring reliability or performance in software. At the conclusion of this subject students are expected to understand the principles of software testing, to know how to apply software testing techniques to the development of quality software, to understand the principles of software reliability and methods for assessing software reliability; to understand and apply a range of engineering methods.

• ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

• in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline

• ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

• ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance

Project work (expected to take about 36 hours) during semester and one written examination not exceeding three hours, at the end of semester; both must be completed satisfactorily to pass the subject. Weighting of assessment components will be advised at the commencement of the subject.