Syllabus

Course Description

Fundamentals of software engineering using a group project as the basic vehicle. Topics covered include managing complexity, requirements specification, architectural and detailed design, testing and analysis, software process, and tools and environments.

Prerequisites

Recommended: project experience in an academic or work setting.

Catalog and Time Schedule

Course Format

The class meets three times a week for lectures and once a week for section. Classroom material is enhanced with assigned readings from the text and supplemental papers. A major component of the course is teamwork on group projects. Individual work includes reading summaries and assignments, and a final exam.