CSE403: Software Engineering

Catalog Description: Fundamentals of software engineering using a group project as the basic vehicle. Topics covered include the software crisis, managing complexity, requirements specification, architectural and detailed design, testing and analysis, software process, and tools and environments.
Prerequisites: CSE 326; CSE 341; recommended: project experience in an academic or work setting.
Credits: 4
ABET Outcomes:
This course contributes to the following ABET outcomes:

(a)		an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b)		an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c)		an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d)		an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e)		an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f)		an understanding of professional and ethical responsibiliy
(g)		an ability to communicate effectively
(h)		the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i)		a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j)		knowledge of contemporary issues

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