Elements of Software Design

Course aim

The course provides familiarisation with the concepts and principles of software design within the software engineering discipline, and experience in the use of some of the more common tools and approaches used in the field.

Course content

Course content includes topics: Software Engineering Processes and Standards, Software Life Cycle Planning, Software Estimation basics and techniques, Software Risk Management, Software Requirements basics, Software Design and Construction, Software Maintenance, Quality Management and Configuration Management.

Textbook(s)

Pressman Roger S. 2005, Software Engineering A practitioner's Approach, 6, McGraw-Hill, New York

Stepanek, G. 2005, Software Project Secrets - Why Software Projects Fail, Apress, Berkeley

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EEET 1018	Introduction to System Design
EEET 1021	Defence Culture

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	2 x 1.5 hours x 5 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 5 weeks
Practical (Assignment/practical (at University))	3 hours x 5 weeks
External (Assignment/practical (at work))	2.5 hours x 8
Directed Study	80 hours x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

5 x weekly in-class assignment/practical (design, analysis and/or problem solving on selected course topics), 5 x weekly in-class test on key concepts, Work assignment & on-line journal (conducted at student¿s workplace)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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