Course Description
This course will focus on the practice and theory of software engineering. Components to aid in the design of complex systems will be studied by examining modularity, interfaces, data and control flow models, and controlling interaction, coupling, and cohesion, as well as basic data structures and algorithms. Coverage of the differing design methodologies will be discussed including waterfall and stage gate, iterative, RAD, JAD, and project analysis to aid in selecting the most appropriate model(s). (3 credits)
Prerequisites
- ENG 101: English Composition 1
- ENG 102: English Composition 2
- ITE 200 level course or equivalent (Recommended)
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Have an understanding of software engineering.
- Carry out an overview of requirements and process models.
- Understand specifications for software systems.
- Study software design including architecture, object-oriented, and user interface design.
- Reflect on processes that impact and are derived from software engineering.
- Understand the importance of quality assurance and critical systems testing.
- Reflect on processes that impact and are derived from software engineering.
- Examine the impact of security concerns regarding software.
- Consider emerging technologies.
Course Activities and Grading
| Assignments | Weight |
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Discussions (Weeks 1-7) | 30% |
Chapter Assignments (Weeks 1-7) | 25% |
Reflections (Weeks 1-7) | 10% |
Final Paper (Week 8) | 35% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbooks
Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle
- Sommerville, Ian. Software Engineering. 10th ed. Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc., 2016.
Course Schedule
Week | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 1 | Introduction to Software Engineering
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2 | 2, 3 | Requirements Engineering
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3 | 4 | Design
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4 | 5 | Software Development
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5 | 6 | Verification and Validation
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6 | 7 | Management
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7 | 8, 9 | Emerging Technologies
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8 | 1-9 | Wrap Up |
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.