Study Guide@lith
 

Linköping Institute of Technology

 
 
Valid for year : 2017
 
TDDC93 Software Engineering Theory, 4 ECTS credits.
/Programutvecklingsmetodik teori/

For:   D   U  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 32
Rec. self-study hours: 75

  Area of Education: Technology

Main field of studies: Computer Science, Computer Engineering

  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): G2

Aim:
The purpose of the course is that the students shall acquire good knowledge in large-scale software engineering. After the course the students shall be able to:
  • explain and exemplify basic concepts in the area of large-scale software engineering
  • explain how to specify, model, implement and test a software system
  • explain how to execute a software development project


Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
The student must be well acquainted with programming in at least one high level programming language and must have used advanced algorithms and data structures. Elementary knowledge about object-oriented analysis and design. The student must also be acquainted to work without a central course book.

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Supplementary courses:
Software engineering project

Organisation:
The course contains lectures focusing on the theoretical parts of software development, with examples from industry and research. Small practical exercises and discussions are performed.

Course contents:
The following subjects are covered in the lectures:
  • Requirements.
  • Planning and processes.
  • Design and Architecture.
  • Testing and Software Configuration Management.
  • Software Quality.


Course literature:
The participant can choose books on their own. We recommend:
Pfleeger, S. L. and Atlee, J. M. Software Engineering Theory and Practice, 4th edition, Pearson Education International, 2010, ISBN: 0-13-814181-9.


Examination:
Written exam
Voluntary hand-in assignment
4 ECTS
0 ECTS
 
TEN1 is a written exam on the course book and the lectures. UPG1 are voluntarily exercises which can give extra credit on the three planned exams during the study year.



Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IDA.
Director of Studies: Ahmed Rezine
Examiner: Kristian Sandahl
Link to the course homepage at the department


Course Syllabus in Swedish

Linköping Institute of Technology

 


Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se
Last updated: 02/13/2014