Handbook home
Security & Software Testing (SWEN90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
To learn more, visit 2023 Course and subject delivery.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Thuan Pham
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
---|---|
Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
Software is present in almost every part of our lives, and continues to change the world. Of importance to users is that software is correct, secure, reliable and efficient. The scale and complexity of most software ensures that achieving these qualities is non-trivial. This subject introduces students to the software engineering principles, processes, tools and techniques for analysing, measuring and developing correct, secure, and reliable software.
The subject is one of the foundation subjects for the MC-ENG Master of Engineering (Software) and (Software with Business).
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered may include: methods for static and dynamic software testing; software security, quality and dependability; reliability measurement and engineering; performance measurement and engineering;software problem analysis and fault isolation; and software engineering tools.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Select appropriate methods to build in quality and dependability into software systems
- Select and apply effective testing techniques for verifying medium and large scale software systems
- Select and apply measures and models to evaluate the quality and dependability of a software system
- Work in a team to evaluate and apply different methods for quality and reliability of a software system
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have the following skills:
- An in-depth technical competence in the selection and application of methods to develop, measure and test quality of software systems
- The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution, both individually and as part of a team
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90041 | Programming and Software Development |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
SWEN20003 | Object Oriented Software Development |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Option 2
Admission into one of the following: 100pt Program course entry point in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology, 150pt Program course entry point in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
AND
Selection of the Cyber Security specialisation (formal) in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
Option 3
Admission into the MC-CS Master of Computer Science
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
One individual assignment consisting of approximately 1000 words. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1, 2 and 3 are addressed by this assignment.
| Week 6 | 20% |
One small assignment consisting of approximately 250 words. Due in week 7 (part A) and 10 (part B). ILO's 1 and 3 are addressed by this assignment.
| From Week 7 to Week 10 | 5% |
One group assignment executed in teams of 3-4, consisting of a report of no more than 3500 words. ILO's 1, 3, and 4 are addressed by this assignment.
| Week 11 | 25% |
One written examination. ILO's 1 to 3 are addressed in the examination.
| End of semester | 35% |
Quizzes (individual): Four quizzes (20 minutes duration each) held at the end of lecture time in weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12. ILO's 1 to 3 are addressed in the individual quizzes.
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 15% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Thuan Pham Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of two 1 hour lectures and one 1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Thuan Pham
Time commitment details
200 hours
What do these dates mean
Visit this webpage to find out about these key dates, including how they impact on:
- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures and workshops. Students will also complete two individual assignments and a group research project, which will reinforce the material covered in lectures.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
A book of notes will be made available at the University of Melbourne bookshop at the start of the semester.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
This knowledge and skills learned in the subject forms a basis of any career related to software engineering, software development, computer programming, or information technology. There will be one or two lectures analysing real-world case studies in which the methods presented in this subject have been employed.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) Software 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: 31 January 2024