Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module COMP50315: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING FOR THE INTERNET
Department: Computer Science
COMP50315: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING FOR THE INTERNET
| Type | Open | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Available in 2008/09 | Module Cap |
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Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- The production and maintenance of modern internet-based software systems demands the use of modern software engineering processes and software management, with relevant application of the appropriate software lifecycle model.
Content
- Project Management
- Software Requirement Specification
- Design
- UML
- Essays and research in Software Engineering
- Testing
- Software quality assurance
- Software Process Improvement
- Software maintenance and evolution
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- A detailed understanding of modern software engineering and software development practices
- Problems and solutions to developing software in teams
Subject-specific Skills:
- Gained first hand experience of the process of software development
- Evaluated issues regarding design of software application for the internet
- Be competent at the use of UML within the design and specification of software
Key Skills:
- Reflected on the complexities of group as opposed to individual software development
- Scrutinized their working practices and investigated how these can be made more efficient
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The module comprises 2 weeks of lectures, directed reading and group work; and two weeks undertaking a major assignment. The overall workload conforms to the standard SLAT requirement of 150 hours equivalent to 15 credits. The laboratory assignment will include group project work, where the overall design objective is met by a team, typically of 4 or 5 students.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
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| Lectures | 6 | 2 per day in week 2 | 3 hours | 18 | ■ |
| Tutorials | 4 | as required | 30 mins | 2 | ■ |
| Preparation and Reading, plus Group Work | 130 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Laboratory report | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Group work | 60% | ||
| Individual report | 40% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Feedback from a tutor at group tutorials
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University