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Software Processes and Management (SWEN90016)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Marion Zalk
Semester 2
Marion Zalk
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
The aim of this subject is to introduce students to the software engineering principles, processes, tools and techniques for analysing and managing complex software projects.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered include: software engineering processes; project management; planning and scheduling; estimation and metrics; quality assurance; risk; configuration management; individuals and teams; ethics; change management; and project management tools.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Select appropriate software engineering processes and practices for specific software engineering projects
- Manage team dynamics and professional communication
- Plan and manage projects
- Identify risks and modify project activities to mitigate these risks
- Manage software project activities to ensure a quality product
- Describe human and organisational implications of change and explain the organisational change process
Generic skills
Have in-depth knowledge of a specialist area through exposure and study of project management areas of knowledge
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of the following:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SWEN20003 | Object Oriented Software Development |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90041 | Programming and Software Development |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP20003 | Algorithms and Data Structures | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP20007 | Design of Algorithms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90038 | Algorithms and Complexity |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR admission into MC-IT Master of Information Technology, 100 or 150 point program
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ISYS90050 | IT Project and Change Management |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One group project with 3-4 group members requiring approximately 30-40 hours per student. Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 to 5.
| Week 11 | 30% |
One individual assignment requiring approximately 20-30 hours of work. Addressing ILO's 1 and 4.
| Week 5 | 20% |
One written, closed book examination. Addressing ILO's 1 to 6.
| End of semester | 50% |
Additional details
Hurdle Requirement: To pass the subject, students must obtain at least 50% overall, plus:
- 25/50 in project work
- 25/50 in the written examination
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Marion Zalk Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of two 1 hour lectures per week and one 1 hour workshop per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Marion Zalk
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Marion Zalk Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of two 1 hour lectures per week and one 1 hour workshop per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Marion Zalk
Time commitment details
200 hrs
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Spatial Specialisation (formal) Computing Specialisation (formal) Distributed Computing Specialisation (formal) Software with Business - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022