COM5103 - Software Engineering

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

The purpose of this module is to instruct students in both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience related to the current best practices in software engineering. Focused on applying software engineering principles, the module centres on the development of an artefact. Emphasis is placed on aspects such as design quality, technical evaluation and testing. The overarching goal is to equip students with a comprehensive skill set that reflects the latest and most effective approaches in the field of software engineering including requirements in engineering and modelling, configuration and testing techniques.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Workshops
Hours: 60
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 240

Further Details Relating to Assessment

Assessment tasks are designed to measure the extent to which you have satisfied the Level Learning Outcomes for your programme. Some modules, for example where there are professional body (PSRB) requirements, will also test for module-specific skills and knowledge.

Software Engineering Artefact: Students design, develop and test a piece of software to meet a set of given requirements.

Software Engineering Report: Students submit a technical report to document the artefact submission.

In computer science classes, formative assessment serves to bolster the skills essential for module success. This includes engaging in practical labs, undertaking design and modelling tasks, delivering case study presentations, completing short quizzes and conducting specific investigation tasks. The provision of formative feedback is integrated seamlessly into class sessions, ensuring an ongoing and iterative process to enhance learning outcomes.

Further details of assessment are available in the Assessment Handbook for your programme and in Assessment Briefs provided by Module Tutors.

Assessment:

001 Software Engineering Artefact; 2,100 word equiv; Mid sem 1 70%
002 Software Engineering Report; 900 word equiv; end sem 1 30%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 5
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 5S1

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