Core Module Information
Module title: DevOps

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: SET09623
Module leader: Kevin Sim
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Computer Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

The aim of this module is to provide you with the knowledge, understanding, and practice of modern software delivery. The module focuses on the theory and practice of DevOps – the combination of software development and software operations. This integration focuses on continuous delivery and improvement of the software development process through modern tools and practices, combining agile methods and lean concepts. The module is very process based and although it requires the development and delivery of a software product, it is the process of development and delivery that will be examined.The module consists of a series of workshops focused on the methods to support the DevOps pipeline. These are:• Version control and workflow.• Continuous integration and delivery.• Requirements and issue tracking.• Task management using Kanban and pull-based scheduling.• UML and Model-Driven Development.• Unit Testing and 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 best practice in modern DevOps scenarios.

LO2: Evaluate DevOps principles to ensure effective software delivery.

LO3: Execute a DevOps process to deliver a software product.

LO4: Simulate modern real-world software delivery using DevOps tools.

LO5: Evaluate security and professional requirements of software development.

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: MYANMAR
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 40 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 60 Practical classes and workshops
Face To Face Demonstration 4 DEMO
Online Guided independent study 36 Guided independent study
Online Guided independent study 60 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 1~2~3~4 Week 1 HOURS= 60 Project - Practical
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 40 1~2~5 Week 1 HOURS= 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MYANMAR
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 40 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 60 Practical classes and workshops
Face To Face Demonstration 4 DEMO
Online Guided independent study 36 Guided independent study
Online Guided independent study 60 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 1~2~3~4 Week 1 HOURS= 60 Project - Practical
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 40 1~2~5 Week 1 HOURS= 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 3, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MYANMAR
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 40 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 60 Practical classes and workshops
Face To Face Demonstration 4 DEMO
Online Guided independent study 36 Guided independent study
Online Guided independent study 60 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 1~2~3~4 Week 1 HOURS= 60 Project - Practical
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 40 1~2~5 Week 1 HOURS= 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

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