Software engineering project (10 cr)

Objective

You take part in a software project as a member of a team.
You learn teamworking skills.
You know how to design and implement software components using modern technologies.
You know the tools, methods, and practices used in software projects.

Content

How are real software development problems solved for clients?
How does a software development team split tasks?
How to produce and add software code in a large software project?
How to make work time estimates?
What is the role of testing and quality assurance in software development?

Evaluation

Students can

a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Course material

To be settled at the course kick off.

Study forms and methods

You participate in lectures and exercises according to the weekly schedule.

Timing of exams and assignments

No exam

Student workload

270 h, of which 120 hours are worked in a classroom and home.

Course part description

This course focuses on project work in software production, where students will apply their knowledge of software development and management in a practical project. The course covers software production processes, teamwork, client requirement management, and quality assurance.

Course Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, students will be able to execute a software project from start to finish in a professional setting. They will learn to manage client requirements, plan and develop software in a team, utilize version control systems, and follow best practices in quality assurance and software production methods.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass/Failed