Module Code: BSHC11
Long Title Introduction to Software Engineering
Title Introduction to Software Engineering
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: ANTHONY PAUL STYNES
Module Author: ANTHONY PAUL STYNES
Departments:  
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO 1. Describe the theory, concepts and methods pertaining to system analysis and design
LO2 LO 2. Explain the fundamental methods and techniques of systems analysis.
LO3 LO 3. Apply skills and techniques for developing Requirements Specifications
LO4 LO 4. Develop the architecture and design of software systems
LO5 LO 5. Demonstrate the testing of software programs
LO6 LO 6. Independently and creatively demonstrate the technical skills of system analysis and design.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Software Engineering (5%)
• Principles of Software Engineering • Software Product • Software Applications
Computer Aided Software Engineering (5%)
• CASE tools
Software Process (10%)
• System Development Lifecycle • Incremental Process • Iterative Process • Spiral • Prototype
Requirements Specification (10%)
• Requirements Engineering • Functional Requirements • Non-Functional requirements • Types of requirements • Characteristics of requirements • Requirements measures
Bridging analysis to design (10%)
• Requirement specification • Structured Natural Language specification • Requirements document • Requirements validation
Systems Analysis Techniques (20%)
• Structured English • Decision Tables • Data Flow Diagrams • Data Dictionaries
Architecture (10%)
• Interfaces • Data • Architectural design • Architectural styles • Service Oriented Architecture • Architectural attributes • Architectural structuring • Control Modelling • Modular decomposition
Structured Design (10%)
• Structured charts • Transform analysis • Afferent • Efferent • Central Transform
Product Implementation and Testing (10%)
• Software Testing Techniques • Black box testing • White box testing • Basis path testing • Cyclomatic complexity
Software Testing Strategies (10%)
• Unit test • System test • Integration test • Validation • Debugging
Teaching methodology:
The learning strategy involves the use of lectures and assessments involving tutorials, mid-term exam and a project. Students will also have access to web based support.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Assessment60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
n/a
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 60
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed:  
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
End-of-Semester Final Examination
No Workplace Assessment

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Pressman, R. (2009), ) Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach,, 7th ed. ., McGraw Hill.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Summerville, I. (2006), Software Engineering, 8th ed. , Addison-Wesley..
  • Lejk, M., Deeks, D.,. (2002), ), An introduction to Systems Analysis Techniques,, 2nd ed. ., Addison-Wesley..
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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