COM3420 Software Hut (20 credits)

Year Running: 2019/2020

Credit level: F6

Pre-requisites for		COM4015 (when the module is running)
Excluded		COM213
Additional Information		Students from departments other than Computer Science will need to demonstrate mathematical skills, programming skills in the required language, and some experience of developing web-based systems.

Description

The Software Hut (a microcosm of a real Software House) gives students an opportunity to experience the processes of engineering a real software system for a real client in a competitive environment. The taught element covers the tools and technologies needed to manage software development projects successfully and to deliver software products that meet both client expectations and quality standards. Topics that are put into practice include: the requirements engineering process; software modelling and testing; using specific software development framework(s); group project management; quality assurance; testing. Tutorials take the form of project meetings, and so are concerned with team management, conduct of meetings and action minutes.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	170.0
Lab	20.0
Lecture	10.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Course Work	0.0	30 %	S2
Other	0.0	70 %	S2

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.