Software Engineering | Makerere University Courses

Instructor:

Doreen Tumuheirwe Mukasa, Fiona Ssozi

Course Venue:

Lecture Theatre LLT 6A

CIT Block B

LLT 6A

College of Computing and Information Sciences

Course Code:

CSC 2113

Course Credit Units:

Year of Last Revision:

2013

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 2

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

College:

College of Computing and Information Sciences

School:

School of Computing and Informatics Technology (CIT)

Department:

Computer Science

Course Description & Objectives:

Description This course introduces students to the foundations of software engineering as a discipline. Students are introduced to the evolving role of software engineering, especially with emphasis on software engineering process and process models.Key topics covered include Software configuration management, Requirement analysis, Software Specification, Design methods, Software testing, Software project management techniques; Software project planning, Risk management; Software Quality Assurance; Software reuse; and Computer aided software engineering: CASE tools and application. Aims and Objectives

To introduce software engineering and to explain its importance
To set out the answers to key questions about software engineering
To introduce ethical and professional issues and to explain why they are of concern to software engineers

Learning Outcomes:

Learning outcomes : On successfully completing of this unit students will be able to

Demonstrate competence in handling software engineering projects.
Know the fundamental software engineering processes and models
Know what is involved in a typical software engineering project’s life cycle.
Employ good project management principles in handling projects and know why these principles are important in constructing quality software.
Be competent in using CASE tools in real world projects.

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