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COMP SCI 1106 - Introduction to Software Engineering

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: Semester 2
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Co-Requisite: COMP SCI 1015, COMP SCI 1101, COMP SCI 1102, COMP SCI 1201, ENG 1002, ENG 1003, MECH ENG 1100, MECH ENG 1101, MECH ENG 1102, MECH ENG 1103, MECH ENG 1104 or MECH ENG 1105
Incompatible: COMP SCI 2006
Assessment: Written exam and/or assignments
Syllabus:

This course provides a general introduction to software engineering. It introduces concepts such as software processes and agile methods, and essential software development activities, from initial specification through to system maintenance. Formalisms and tools to assist in software development are also presented, including common design patterns and UML notation. There is a focus on software testing, from unit testing to the testing of software releases. Project management , software security, professional software engineering practice, ICT codes of ethics, and IT governance will also be covered. Case studies provide practical examples for many of these concepts.

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Units
 EFTSL
Amount
3
 0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 2 Mon 05/08/2024 Wed 14/08/2024 Fri 13/09/2024 Fri 25/10/2024


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22927 LE01 450 199 23 Jul - 10 Sep Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
26 Jul - 13 Sep Friday 1pm - 2pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
1 Oct - 22 Oct Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
4 Oct - 25 Oct Friday 1pm - 2pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
Note: For an enriching and interactive learning experience, it is highly recommended to attend the lecture in person. While the lecture will be recorded, it is primarily intended for review purposes and for individuals who cannot attend due to special circumstances. Please check MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22522 WR18 27 FULL 1 Aug - 12 Sep Thursday 11am - 12pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
3 Oct - 24 Oct Thursday 11am - 12pm Lower Napier, LG23, Teaching Room
22910 WR17 27 4 2 Aug - 13 Sep Friday 10am - 11am Hughes, 111b, Teaching Room
4 Oct - 25 Oct Friday 10am - 11am Hughes, 111b, Teaching Room
22911 WR16 27 8 29 Jul - 9 Sep Monday 12pm - 1pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
30 Sep - 21 Oct Monday 12pm - 1pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
22912 WR15 27 17 30 Jul - 10 Sep Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
1 Oct - 22 Oct Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
22913 WR14 27 24 29 Jul - 9 Sep Monday 4pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
30 Sep - 21 Oct Monday 4pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
22914 WR13 27 20 31 Jul - 11 Sep Wednesday 2pm - 3pm Badger, LG17, Teaching Room
2 Oct - 23 Oct Wednesday 2pm - 3pm Badger, LG17, Teaching Room
22915 WR12 27 20 1 Aug - 12 Sep Thursday 3pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
3 Oct - 24 Oct Thursday 3pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
22916 WR11 27 10 2 Aug - 13 Sep Friday 10am - 11am Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room
4 Oct - 25 Oct Friday 10am - 11am Hughes, 111a, Teaching Room
22917 WR10 27 19 1 Aug - 12 Sep Thursday 4pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
3 Oct - 24 Oct Thursday 4pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
22918 WR09 27 17 31 Jul - 11 Sep Wednesday 12pm - 1pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
2 Oct - 23 Oct Wednesday 12pm - 1pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
22919 WR08 27 12 31 Jul - 11 Sep Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
2 Oct - 23 Oct Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
22920 WR07 22 18 2 Aug - 13 Sep Friday 4pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
4 Oct - 25 Oct Friday 4pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
22921 WR06 24 2 2 Aug - 13 Sep Friday 11am - 12pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
4 Oct - 25 Oct Friday 11am - 12pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
22922 WR05 24 16 31 Jul - 11 Sep Wednesday 4pm - 5pm Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
2 Oct - 23 Oct Wednesday 4pm - 5pm Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room
22923 WR04 25 FULL 29 Jul - 9 Sep Monday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
30 Sep - 21 Oct Monday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
22924 WR03 24 14 31 Jul - 11 Sep Wednesday 11am - 12pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
2 Oct - 23 Oct Wednesday 11am - 12pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
22925 WR02 24 FULL 29 Jul - 9 Sep Monday 2pm - 3pm Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
30 Sep - 21 Oct Monday 2pm - 3pm Lower Napier, LG24, Teaching Room
22926 WR01 24 12 29 Jul - 9 Sep Monday 3pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
30 Sep - 21 Oct Monday 3pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room