COMPX341-19A (HAM)

Software Engineering Methodology

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Computer Science

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Panos Patros

Panos Patros
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G.1.28A
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Paper Description

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This paper introduces the central ideas of risk analysis and testing as ways of developing high quality of software leading to good practice in test development.
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Paper Structure

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The paper is planned to be taught via lectures, assignments and readings from the required textbook and recommended texts.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Identify the major phases and disciplines of a software engineering project
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  • Identify the various requirements of a software project
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  • Design software that corresponds to outlined requirements
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  • Identify software risk factors and design appropriate tests
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  • Construct, maintain and test software systems
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  • Configure software such that nonfunctional requirements are satisfied
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  • Explain core Software Engineering concepts regarding project management, processes, models and methods, quality assurance, professional practice and engineering economics
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Assessment

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The paper will be assessed through four assignments and two class tests.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignments
Sum of All
60
2. Software Requirements and Design
22 Mar 2019
6:00 PM
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  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Hazards, Risks and Test Plan
12 Apr 2019
6:00 PM
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  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Construction/Maintenance and Acceptance/Regression Testing
17 May 2019
6:00 PM
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  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Configuration and Nonfunctional Testing
7 Jun 2019
6:00 PM
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  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Class Tests
Sum of All
40
7. Class Test 1
12 Apr 2019
2:00 PM
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  • Hand-in: In Lecture
8. Class Test 2
31 May 2019
2:00 PM
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  • Hand-in: In Lecture
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Online Support

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http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz/ Students are expected to access course material and notices via Moodle. There will also be a discussion forum hosted online.
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Workload

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Students should expect to spend about 13 hours per week on this paper for those who are well prepared and competent.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: One of COMP204/COMPX202, or COMP242/COMPX242

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