Software Engineering (G6046)
Software Engineering
Module G6046
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Pre-Requisite
Further programming, Programming Concepts
Module Outline
This module studies large-scale software production. Emphasis is placed on the whole life-cycle of a software product: requirement analysis, software architecture and design, implementation, quality assurance and maintenance activities. The module also investigates social issues in software engineering such as team-structures and conflict management. Other issues covered include Agile software engineering methods, testing, test-driven development, coding practice and standards, design and code reviews, and version control.
Coursework will be team-based and involve the production of a significant software deliverable such as an interactive gaming application.
Library
I. Summerville, Software Engineering.
R. S. Pressman, Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach.
Module learning outcomes
Schedule, manage and work in a multi-person software engineering project.
Explain and apply techniques, processes, and standards relevant to software production.
Communicate effectively in written and oral software project deliverables.
Evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to software production.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 67.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T2 Week 11 | 100.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 33.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00011111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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