Subject description
This subject examines the current state of software engineering both as an academic discipline and as a profession. The subject focuses on issues of requirements engineering, system procurement, and professional practice, and through case studies, the subject considers reasons for the failure and success of various software engineering projects. Topics … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
CSCI925 - Human Computer Interaction
MCS9318 - Software Engineering Practices & Principles
CSCI425 - Topics in Software Engineering
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of an existing Requirement Specification.
2.
Derive design criteria from an implemented system.
3.
Evaluate quality of existing software specification, design and implementation.
4.
Identify appropriate formal techniques for a range of Software Engineering problems.
Assessment details
Group Project
Final Exam
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
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