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Module title: Software Engineering Methods
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SET08103
Module leader: Kevin Sim
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Computer Science
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Any module containing a grounding in programming in a modern language (e.g. Java). AND Pre-requisite: [Module SET07110] Foundations of Software Design and Development
Description of module content:

This module will integrate DevOps techniques to deliver a software product. The aim of the module is to understand the core ideas of modern software development workflows considering agile, lean, and automation. The range of techniques are diverse, but the following areas will provide a sufficient overview of the practical and personal skills required for modern software delivery:• Git and Git Workflow• Continuous Integration and Delivery• Requirements and Issue Tracking• Task Management and Kanban• UML• Model Driven Development• Unit Testing• Test Driven Development• Deployment• Bug Reporting and Tracking• Ethics, Professionalism and Security
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate understanding of a modern software development lifecycle.

LO2: Explain the different techniques supporting modern software engineering methods.

LO3: Define and analyse systems requirements and needs and specify a system design to deliver these requirements.

LO4: Apply modern software engineering methods and techniques to a software development project.

LO5: Explain the role of a computing professional in relation to social, ethical and legal issues surrounding projects.

LO6: Consider information security requirements in the development and delivery of software.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andreas Steyven
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Practical classes and workshops
Online Guided independent study 160 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 60 1~3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 60 Project - Practical
Class Test 40 2~5~6 Week 12 HOURS= 2 Class test
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, IN PERSON,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Kevin Sim
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Practical classes and workshops
Online Guided independent study 160 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 60 1~3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 60 Project - Practical
Class Test 40 2~5~6 Week 12 HOURS= 2 Class test
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

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