SWRE C8022 - Introduction to Software Engineering

Module Details

Module Code: SWRE C8022
Full Title: Introduction to Software Engineering
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Bernadette Brosnan
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: Students completing this module will be capable of applying principles of software engineering when developing software.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Be aware of different process models and have a detailed understanding of one such model
MLO2 Understand how a software team functions effectively and analyse the various roles within a software team
MLO3 Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between agile and plan-driven approaches
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Software Engineering
Best practices, Standards and concepts
Agile Methods
Characteristics of Agile Methods Focus on Scrum and Extreme Programming .
Process Implementation
Follow a development method from start to finish
Software teams
Software Teams and team roles
Test First Development
Test First Development in the software development process
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 15
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcome 1,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Test covering topics covered in lectures
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 35
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will participate in a staged group project that covers the software development life cycle.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The Final examination will be a 2-hour written test.

Part Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 15
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcome 1,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Test covering topics covered in lectures
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 35
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will participate in a staged group project that covers the software development life cycle.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
The Final examination will be a 2-hour written test.
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Presentation of Software Engineering and Design Conceptual Knowledge and Techniques Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Developing software engineering models/designs for given problem scenarios . Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact Using Tools to solve Software Engineering problems Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact Students will prepare answers to tutorial questions and practical exercises. Every Week 5.00 5
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Presentation of Software Engineering and Design Conceptual Knowledge and Techniques Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Developing software engineering models/designs for given problem scenarios . Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact Using Tools to solve Software Engineering problems Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact Students will prepare answers to tutorial questions and practical exercises. Every Week 5.00 5
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ian Sommerville. (2015), Software Engineering, 10. Addison Wesley, [ISBN: 9781292096131].
  • Mike Cohn. (2009), Succeeding with Agile: Software Development Using Scrum, 1. Addison Wesley, [ISBN: 0321579364].
  • Moreira M.. (2013), Being Agile: Your Roadmap to Successful Adoption of Agile, APRESS, [ISBN: 143025839X].
  • Rod Stephens. (2015), Beginning Software Engineering, Wiley, [ISBN: 9781118969144].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • IEEE. Transactions on Software Engineering.
  • IEEE. IEEE Software.
  • ICSE. International Conference of Software Engineering.