Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2012-2013 (archived)
Module COMP2191: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Department: Computer Science
COMP2191: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
| Type | Open | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2013/14 onwards | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Introduction to Programming OR Computational Thinking
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- To gain a detailed understanding of the phases of the software development lifecycle.
- To understand and appreciate the problems that are associated with each of the individual phases and the best practice for their solution.
Content
- Software requirements analysis.
- Software design.
- Software testing.
- Human computer interaction.
- Software development.
- Software processes.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:
- a knowledge of software development that is relevant and applicable to software development in industry
- an appreciation of the problems facing the software development industry in terms of the software development process and general project management.
Subject-specific Skills:
- On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:
- an ability to describe and analyse the different core facets of software engineering and how they interrelate
- an ability to critically analyse systems with regard to the principles of software engineering so that this analysis aids the production of software applications
- an ability to conduct self-study to further their knowledge in the integration of the topic areas.
Key Skills:
- On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:
- an ability to produce written documentation according to scientific writing principles
- an ability to apply methods and techniques to general problem solving.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures enable students to learn the principles and methodology as regards software engineering, and appreciate how these are applied.
- Practical classes enable students to correctly develop their knowledge and methodological skills in practical scenarios.
- Tutorials provide active engagement and an opportunity to explore a specific topic in a group environment.
- Examinations assess the knowledge acquired and coursework the ability to use this knowledge to solve problems.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lectures | 44 | 2 per week | 1 hour | 44 | |
| workshops | 10 | 1 per fortnight | 2 hours | 20 | |
| tutorials | 2 | 1 hour | 2 | ||
| preparation and reading | 134 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 66% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Examination | 2 hours | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Coursework | Component Weighting: 34% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Coursework | 100% | Yes | |
Formative Assessment:
Formative feedback will be given during the coursework students undertake.
■ 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