Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module aims to introduce the student to the skills and techniques used to specify large software systems. In particular, the module will introduce the student to: - identifying and gathering software requirements; - specifying a set of requirements. It prepares student to understand tools and techniques useful at the industry level such as Unified Modeling Language (UML). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand a set of models, notations and processes for software requirements identification, representation, validation and analysis. 2. Analyse customer requirements and apply several documentation techniques to a software project (e.g. SRS, SDD) 3. Demonstrate their technical understanding by completing an SRS (Software Requirement Specification) and an SDD (Software Design Documentation) document. 4. Create Unified Modelling Language (UML) Use Cases to produce a requirements model. 5. Use the UML to describe software systems with Class diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, and State Charts . | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction to UMLHistory and BackgroundUse CasesMethod of Use Case analysis - Cockburns's template.Business AnalysisBusiness Activity ModellingObject-oriented AnalysisCRC cards and Class DiagramsDynamic Object Oriented AnalysisSequence, communication and activity diagramsBehavioural modellingState Charts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 43861, Website, On Loop, 0, Extensive online resources, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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