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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2015 - 2016
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Description The difference between writing a small program and developing a large-scale software product is not a difference of size as much as it is a difference of nature. While the construction of small programs is a purely technical issue, the development of larger software products is a multi-dimensional problem, which involves technical considerations as well as managerial and organizational considerations. The objective of this module is to explore all three inter-related perspectives and to provide the learner with the foundational skills necessary to understand and apply these skills in an industry context. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 / overview (1 lecture)Introduction to software engineering process, principles and methodsSoftware process, lifecycle and models (5 lectures)Tradition (plan-based) approaches; Formal approaches; Agile approaches and methodologies; Standards and process reference modelsSoftware lifecycle (14 lectures)Requirements engineering; Systems modelling; Architectural design; Software design, patterns and reuse; Software evolution, refactoring, maintenance and testDependable Software Construction (8 lectures)Dependability and reliability specification; Formal models and verification; Security guidelines and considerationsSoftware Management (8 lectures)Project 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 14889, IEEE, 0, Website, The Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK Guide), http://www.computer.org/web/swebok, 14890, 0, Wesbite, http://sourcemaking.com/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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