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Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description This module aims to instruct the students in the theory and practice of planning, analysis, specification, design and testing of software systems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify important historical and current literature addressing software engineering, software process, software methodologies, software quality and associated standards. 2. Evaluate the concepts embodied in the most prevalent software methodologies and models, including knowledge of their advantages and disadvantages, and when it may be appropriate to use each approach 3. Explain and construct quality-oriented software development processes and explain the principles behind SPI models / standards and their implementation in software development organization and select the most appropriate model / standard for a given situation. 4. Develop models to specify software systems, starting from an initial problem statement, and making use of a variety of specification techniques 5. Demonstrate a solid understanding of the available methods for specifying software systems, including of the synergy between formal and semi-formal approaches | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 SEIntroduction to software engineering process, principles and methods Software process, lifecycle and models.Software process, lifecycle and modelsTraditional (plan-based) approaches; Formal approaches; Agile approaches and methodologies; Standards and process reference modelsSoftware lifecycleRequirements engineering; Systems modelling; Architectural design; Software design, patterns and reuse; Software evolution, refactoring, maintenance and testDependable Software ConstructionDependability and reliability specification; Formal models and verification; Security guidelines and considerationsSoftware ManagementProject management; Project planning; Software metrics and measurement; Software estimation and cost modelling; Risk management; Quality management; Configuration management; Process assessment and improvement; and Software quality and management standards | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 58071, Website, IEEE, 0, The Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK Guide), IEEE, http://www.computer.org/web/swebok, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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