2011/12 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
COMP2540 Software Systems Engineering
20 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Dr Mark Walkley
Email: M.A.Walkley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2011/12
Pre-requisites
COMP1440 | Computer Systems |
COMP1550 | Core Programming |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- understand, justify and follow a software development methodology;
- understand networking concepts and terminology;
- understand common concepts for building Internet based systems;
- design and develop systems using a three-tier architecture;
- work as part of a small group to implement a software engineering project using appropriate tools and technologies;
- reflect upon choices made during a software engineering project.
Syllabus
Development paradigms; requirements elicitation/specification; analysis and design (including architectural design and design patterns); system models; programming paradigms; prototyping and evolution; testing; verification and validation; assessment and evaluation; software reuse; software measurement and metrics; operation and maintenance; quality assurance and management; configuration management; formal description techniques; software dependability; tools (including CASE) and environments; software process models; implementation; documentation. Agile methods, open-source software development.
Networks: topologies, protocols and standards. Different communication media and data, and related requirements. Reference models, switching, access, security, compression, encryption, mobile operation, quality of service, performance, management, interconnection and architectural models, routing, congestion, firewalls, proxy servers. Network operating system design. Future trends: emerging technologies and applications.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Laboratory | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
Lecture | 44 | 1.00 | 44.00 |
Private study hours | 131.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 69.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
- Taught session prep: 36 hours- Taught session follow-up: 36 hours
- Self-directed study: 14 hours
- Assessment activities: 45 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Attendance and formative assessment.Methods of assessment
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Open Book exam | 2 hr 00 mins | 0.00 |
Open Book exam | 3 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 18/04/2012
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