Course syllabus - Advanced Component-Based Software Engineering

Objectives

Component-based software engineering is a paradigm that aims at minimizing the complexity of developing and managing modern software through the use of reusable pieces of software called “software components”. The objective of the course is to give the students the fundamental knowledge in developing component-based software systems out of the latest research trends in the domain. Further, the course gives a deeper understanding in a sub-topic that is selected by the students. Students will be trained in identifying relevant information, summarizing, reporting and presenting the information, and also in using critical thinking to support their argumentation.  

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

1.explain what component-based software engineering is and how it is used to develop software
2. describe the basic principles in component-based software engineering
3. show an understanding of the advantages and limitations of component-based software engineering
4. show abilities to find relevant information in scientific articles on a selected sub-topic of component-based software engineering, and in their own words reflect in an essay
5. critically evaluate scientific documents, and argue about their relevance to a sub-topic of component-based software engineering
6. use tools for developing component-based solutions

Course content

Through lectures, the course gives an introduction to the fundamental principles in component-based software engineering. The course content includes, among other, the following topics:

- Introduction to component-based software engineering
- Software components
- Component interface and composition
- Component models and component modelling
- Component-based processes
- Component and system properties
- Component-based software engineering in embedded systems
- Guest lectures of invited researchers or industrial experts whenever possible

Tuition

Lectures, written assignments, laborations and  seminars.
 

Specific requirements

At least 180 ECTS credits where at least 90 ECTS credits are in the area of computer science. The course also requires basic knowledge in software engineering 7.5 credits, object-oriented programming 7.5 credits and Research Methods in the Natural Sciences and Engineering 7.5 credits or equivalent courses.
In addition Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course A/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3.

Examination

Written assignment (INL1), 3 credits, examines the learning objectives 1-3, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5
Written assignment (INL2), final written assignment, 3,5 credits, examines the learning objectives 4 and 5, ​marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5
Laboratory work (LAB1), 1 credit, examines the learning objective 6, marks Fail (U), or pass (G)
 
 

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 completely overlaps with CDT501 Advanced Component-Based Software Engineering.