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ITC469 Software Development Project PG (8)
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The subject introduces the student to the issues involved in software engineering from the perspective of specification and design.The student is introduced to traditional approaches of the software design/implementation approach as well as modern approaches. Software verification is treated, introduced and examined. A major project is also attempted by the student. |
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Computing and Mathematics |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
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be able to describe the different steps in the Software Engineering process and follow those steps appropriately to produce software;
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be able to explain the key Software Engineering terms and concepts as well as the main artefacts of the software lifecycle;
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be able to perform planning and project management tasks for a software project;
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be able to perform requirements gathering and document the software's requirement using appropriate modelling techniques;
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be able to perform software design tasks and document those with appropriate modelling tools;
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be able to implement the code and test the software in such a way to ensure that it is of an appropriate quality for delivery to a customer.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
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Software engineering concepts and some alternative development processes.
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A Case Study that covers the Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation and Testing phases of a software project.
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Project Planning and Management skills for managing software projects including costing and risk analysis.
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Requirements Specification.
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Analysis and Design and the subsequent documentation of the system using relevant modelling techniques.
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Software Implementation to meet the design specifications.
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Managed program testing including, unit testing, integration testing, function testing, performance testing, acceptance testing and installation testing.
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Assessment procedures for the products of software engineering, the software processes and resources.
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Methodologies for improving predictions, products and processes associated with the software lifecycle.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
