Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LI Software Engineering
School	Computer Science
Department	Computer Science
Module Code	06 40098
Module Lead	Madasser Shah
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-22 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-11 hours Guided independent study-167 hours Total: 200 hours
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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. Students will put their software engineering knowledge into practice in the development of a team project.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: 20.1 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. 20.2 Describe and apply the basic principles of software project management, metrication and quality assurance. 20.3 Understand advances in industrial software engineering 20.4 Demonstrate teamwork and leadership in developing a group project using good software engineering practices
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Assessment: Continuous assessment (100%) Reassessment: 2 hour written unseen Examination (100%) in the August Supplementary period
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