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Masters Advanced Software Project Part 1 (SWEN90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Mansooreh Zahedi
mansooreh.zahedi@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Leon Sterling
leonss@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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AIMS
The aim of the subject is to give 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, maintenance and deployment.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Developing real-world software on time and within budget is a challenging task. Students will work in a (large) 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:
- Perform all the steps necessary to develop a software system for a real-world application, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing and deployment.
- Design and apply software engineering processes appropriate to a specific problem and/or set of functional and non-functional requirements.
- Apply appropriate computing technology to the solution of complex problems in software engineering.
- Participate collaboratively in a large software development team including communication, management, and quality assurance, utilising a variety of software engineering processes.
- Interpret the needs of external stakeholders to develop quality requirement specifications, designs, and maintainable software.
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: 5 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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SWEN90006 | Security & Software Testing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SWEN90014 | Masters Software Engineering Project | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SWEN90009 | Software Requirements Analysis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Last updated: 5 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual Assessment/ Individual contribution to the project continuing over the whole semester. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 to 5 are addressed in the project.
| From Week 1 to Week 12 | 40% |
Individual Assessment/ Individual communication including peer feedback and participation in the presentation . Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 to 5 are addressed in the project.
| Weeks 7 and 12 | 10% |
Individual Assessment/ Individual Research Report on a software engineering topic. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 to 5 are addressed in the project.
| Week 12 | 30% |
Continuing assessment of the team progress on the project 60 hours of work per member required. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 to 5 are addressed in the project.
| From Week 1 to Week 12 | 20% |
Last updated: 5 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Mansooreh Zahedi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of three-hour workshops for 12 weeks. Some computer lab classes will require you to bring your own device. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Mansooreh Zahedi
mansooreh.zahedi@unimelb.edu.au - Semester 2
Principal coordinator Leon Sterling Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising of three-hour workshops for 12 weeks. Some computer lab classes will require you to bring your own device. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Leon Sterling
leonss@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
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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: 5 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 5 February 2024