Masters Advanced Software Project Part 1 (SWEN90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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About this subject
Overview
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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
- Design software engineering processes appropriate to a specific problem or set of non-functional requirements
- Research, understand and apply cutting edge computing technology to the solution of complex problems in software engineering
- Effectively manage large teams utilising a variety of software engineering processes
- Work with external stakeholders to develop quality requirements specifications
Generic 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: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN90006 | Security & Software Testing | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SWEN90014 | Masters Software Engineering Project | 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
Non-allowed subjects
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written Assignment - 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% |
Group Assessment / Project - 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% |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
200 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is available as the first part of a two subject sequence: the subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in SWEN900XX Masters Advanced Software Project Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in SWEN900XX Masters Advanced Software Project Part 2, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result forthe subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
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Last updated: 12 November 2022