COMP H4226 - Software Engineering

Module Title:Software Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In No Programmes
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures, tutorials on specific techniques, continuous assessment, final exam;
Module Aim: The aim is to give the learners the ability to apply advanced practical skills for the development of software products.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Compare software engineering processes and practices by evaluating their applicability in various contexts
LO2 Select and use appropriate tools and technologies for the verification of software
LO3 Apply Object Oriented design patterns on real problems
LO4 Select and use appropriate tools and technologies for the agile development of software
LO5 Reflect on the social and ethical duties of software developers by describing their impact on society.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
7051 ZCOM H3201 Software Engineering for Web, Cloud and Mobile Apps
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Prerequisites
5% Review of module’s prerequisites as necessary and working environment
Software Engineering Processes
10% Contemporary developments.
Software Verification
25% Testing, static verification, code reviews, theory and practice, tools.
User eXperience Design
10% UX principles and practice.
Object Oriented Design Patterns
20% Gang of Four patterns.
Agile Practices
10% e.g. Refactoring, Test Driven Development
Software Configuration Management
10% e.g. Git theory and practice
Social and Ethical Issues for Software Developers
5% Contributing and sharing knowledge, data privacy, whistle blowing legislation.
Blank
5% This part of the module is left undecided and will be agreed in conversations with the students.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Practical20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Essay Compare software engineering processes and practices by evaluating their applicability in various contexts 1 10.00 Week 5
Examination Individual Written Test on Object Oriented design patterns 3 10.00 Week 19
Case Studies Active Participation 1,2,3,4,5 10.00 n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Individual Practical Take Home on Verification 2 10.00 Week 12
Practical/Skills Evaluation Individual Practical Test on tool use 4 10.00 Week 25
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Final Exam 1,2,3,4,5 50.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Tutorial 30 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Practicals 30 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Estimated Learner Hours 30 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Total Hours 240.00