Module 11224 (2012)

Module Description - Introduction to Software Engineering

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Module TitleIntroduction to Software Engineering
SchoolComputer Science
Module Code06-11224
DescriptorCOMP/06-11224/LC
Member of StaffAlan Sexton
LevelC
Credits10
Semester2
Pre-requisitesNone
Co-requisites06-18190 (Software Workshop 1) (or equivalent)
Knowledge of a programming language and experience in programming are essential.
RestrictionsNone
Contact hours 24
Delivery2 hrs lectures per week
Description Introduction to Software Engineering: the software life cycle and methodologies for software development.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:Assessed by:
demonstrate facility with basic strategies of program design Examination and continuous assessment (typically class tests)
demonstrate facility with recording and communicating program designs Examination and continuous assessment (typically class tests)
understand and be able to apply software engineering approaches in the small Examination and continuous assessment (typically class tests)
AssessmentSessional: 1.5 hr examination (80%), Continuous Assessment (typically class tests) (20%)
Supplementary (where allowed): 1.5 hr examination (100%)
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