Module code: SET08103

Examples of equivalent learning: Any module that gives a grounding in Software Engineering.

This module builds on your knowledge of object-oriented software development and software engineering methods. You should already have some experience with these topics before attempting this module; however, the first two weeks provide some opportunities to fill in gaps in your understanding by working with other students during the practical exercises.

This module focuses on the quality of software systems including

- An overview of the international standards that deal with software quality
- Formal and informal measures of software quality
- Recognised design and development processes aimed at optimising software quality
- Advanced use of tools, platforms and services for software engineering
- Improving your skills in the development and evaluation of high-quality software

While the topics covered in the module are applicable to any development environment and programming language, C# will be the primary language used. Some familiarity with C# and Visual Studio will be highly beneficial, but experience with a comparable object-oriented language such as Java and an advanced IDE such as Eclipse or IntelliJ will provide you with the appropriate transferable skills. If you are coming to C# from another programming environment, it is highly recommended that you follow some introductory tutorials before the start of the module.

LO1: Explain software quality in both formal and informal terms
LO2: Apply design and development practices to optimise the quality of software systems
LO3: Evaluate software quality
LO4: Critique software development processes