Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Software Engineering
School	Computer Science
Department	Computer Science
Module Code	06 30420
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites	LC Programming in Java - (06 30392)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-33 hours Guided independent study-167 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module introduces students to the field of software engineering and the principles of systematically engineering large scale software systems. The module covers widely used techniques for engineering requirements, designing and modelling, and architecting dependable and evolvable software. The module discusses Software Quality Assurance, testing and project management with appreciation to the economical, legal and ethical aspects.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Describe and apply techniques for systematically engineering requirements, designing, architecting and testing software systems along with the technical, economical, legal and ethical trade-offs involved. Describe and apply the basic principles of software project management, metrication and quality assurance. Understand advances in industrial software engineering
Assessment	30420-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (80%) 30420-02 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 2hr Examination (80%), Continuous Assessment (20%) Reassessment: 2hr Examination (100%)
Other	Duplicate of Birmingham-based module 30197
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