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Course syllabus - Modelling and Design of Software Systems

Scope

6 credits

Course code

DVA418

Valid from

Autumn semester 2013

Education level

Second cycle

Progressive Specialisation

A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

Main area(s)

Computer Science

School

School of Innovation, Design and Engineering

Ratified

2013-02-14

Status

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2013-08-09
    • Latest update: 2013-08-09

    Books

    Sommerville, Ian

    Software engineering

    9. ed., International ed. : Harlow : Addison-Wesley, cop. 2011 - xv, 773 s.

    ISBN: 0137053460 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 11832174

    Mandatory

Objectives

The course gives insight and theoretical foundation in principles, languages, and tools used to construct large complex software systems, and contributes to developing a professional attitude towards software development.

Learning outcomes

The student will be able to:
- explain the activities requirements engineering, architectural and low-level design, implementation, testing, delivery, maintenance and evolution
- describe the difference between common software life cycle models
- in simple examples use some selected, established notations and tools to support these activities

Course content

Main disciplines of Software Engineering are introduced: development models, requirements engineering, software design and implementation, quality assurance, configuration management, maintenance, evolution and reengineering. This includes being introduced to graphical and textual notations that exist in these disciplines.

Tuition

Lectures, guest lectures, laborations.

Specific requirements

At least 180 ECTS credits where at least 60 ECTS credits are in the area of computer science with experience in an object-oriented language.

Examination

Examination (TEN1), 6 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course overlaps with 4 ECTS credits towards Software Engineering 1: Basic Course.