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

Two written assignments of approximately 5 pages per assignment including figures and tables (10% each); a project and project report, of approximately 20 pages (30%); and a 2-hour end-of-semester written examination (50%). To pass the subject, students must obtain at least 50% overall, 10/20 in assignments, 15/30 in project work, and 25/50 in the written examination.