COMP 3521 - Software Engineering

Course Description

Students are introduced to the different software process models and management of modular intercommunication, software engineering tools, software testing and project management including resource estimation, team organization and review. Students learn software engineering techniques for dependable and secure systems, reliability engineering, software evolution, software maintenance, quality management, configuration management, reuse, and ethical issues in software engineering. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate the necessary skills of effective leadership and teamwork required in the software engineering discipline.

Learning outcomes

• Explain the different practices that are key components of various process models.
• Apply the basic principles of software project management in a team environment.
• Understand a variety of strategies for testing of simple programs.
• Identify the principle issues associated with software evolution and explain their impact on the software lifecycle.
• Identify methods that will lead to the creation of a software architecture that achieves a specified level of reliability, dependability, and security.
• Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues in software development, including the application of ethical and responsible leadership approaches.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of the theories underpinning teamwork and leadership.
• Incorporate research-informed practice into the application of team-based projects.
• Apply effective leadership skills (for example: interpersonal, administrative, and conceptual skills).
  
  

Course topics

• Unit 1: Introduction to Software Engineering
• Unit 2: Dependability and Security
• Unit 3: Advanced Software Engineering
• Unit 4: Software Management
• Unit 5: Computer Reliability and Ethics

Required text and materials

Students are responsible for purchasing the required materials on their own:

• Sommerville, I. (2016). Software Engineering (10^th Ed.), Pearson Higher Education Inc. 
  Type: Textbook. ISBN:  9780133943030 / 9780133943238

Note: This item can be purchased directly from the following link. 

Assessments

To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.

Recommended requisite(s)

COMP 2921 with a score of C or Better

Or

COMP 2920 with a score of C or Better

Exclusions

COMP 3520