Masters Advanced Software Project (SWEN90013)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Year Long - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
The aim of the subject is to give the students the knowledge and skills required to carry out real life software engineering projects. Students will work in large teams to develop a non-trivial software system for an external client using agile software engineering methods. Workshops are used to explore the application of advanced software engineering techniques to student projects and are drawn from topics in: analysis and modelling, product and project metrics, design and technologies, product testing and measurement and validation.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Developing real-world software on time and under budget is a challenging task. Students will work in a team to solve a practical problem, applying sound engineering principles to the formulation and solution of their problem. Students will engage in the full software engineering life cycle from requirements engineering through to delivery, to develop a software solution for an external client.
This subject has been integrated with the Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP) and contains activities that can assist in the completion of the Engineering Practice Hurdle (EPH).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Be able to design analyse, implement, test and deliver real-world software systems
- Be able to design software engineering processes appropriate to a specific problem or set of non-functional requirements
- Be able to research, understand and apply cutting edge computing technology to the solution of complex problems in software engineering
- Be able to effectively manage large teams utilising a variety of software engineering processes
- Be able to work with external stakeholders to develop quality requirements specifications
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have the following skills:
- Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
- Proficiency in software engineering design
- Ability to conduct an engineering project
- Ability to manage information and documentation
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
- Capacity for creativity and innovation
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN90014 | Masters Software Engineering Project | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SWEN90006 | Security & Software Testing | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN90009 | Software Requirements Analysis | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Year Long
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A team mark (70%) based on the performance assessed for four sprints (team submissions using software tools) during the year, team presentations, and the overall product. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are assessed based on the contributions to the project throughout the year.
| Throughout the teaching period | 70% |
An individual mark (30%) based on the students' individual contributions to the team submission and individual submissions for professional development. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are assessed based on the contributions to project throughout the year.
| Throughout the semester | 30% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Leon Sterling Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours, comprising of one 1 hour lecture and one 2 hour workshop per week Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 May 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
400 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The advanced software engineering project provides students with a realistic learning environment typically with an external client that wants to use the software. Teams are large and often consist of ten or more students.
Each student team is assigned a staff supervisor who acts as a mentor and guide throughout the project. Teams meet with their supervisor regularly to monitor progress and to discuss issues that arise during the project.
The subject comprises one lecture and one two-hour workshop per week. Lectures are used to coordinate the teams, deliver software engineering theory and practice relevant to the stage of the project reached, and to share experiences between the teams often in the form of short presentations. Workshops are used to discuss issues relevant to the team, and to help the team plan and manage their engineering processes.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
The subject is administered through the Universities Learning Management System. Papers, tools and links to engineering processes and software engineering tools are available through the LMS. A standard development environment is provided that includes programming languages, libraries and development tools is provided to the students and is available on most engineering computers.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
The software industry is expanding and along with it the demand for software engineers that are capable of the analytical and management skills beyond programming. The industry is also changing in the nature of the projects being undertaken with many software engineers now working in multidisciplinary project teams. The skills and experience gained in this subject are highly valued by employers and are often seen as a vital and necessary grounding for a career in software and technology related industries.
The subject aims to source projects from clients outside of the University where possible and thus seeks to expose students to the types of environments in which software engineering projects take place. Guest lectures by are also given to highlight aspects of industrial practice and to expose students to the practical aspects of software engineering.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Software with Business Specialisation (formal) Software - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 31 January 2024