Software Engineering Group Project

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Teamwork and time management
• Planning and execution of a professional user acceptance test schedule
• The selection and use of appropriate programing languages and software development tools for a software project
• The professional development of a prototype software system from defined requirements
• Realistic estimates of the cost in time and effort required for a project of up to 20 KLOC

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Develop, deliver and test a significant prototype software system
• Pick up and use new software tools and environments without formal training

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Appreciate the value and limitations of software tools in all phases of a software development
• Appreciate the interdependence and conflict inherent in a group project
• Appreciate the difficulties of professional software development

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Make critical judgements of their own and other peoples work
• Take responsibility for scheduling and running group meetings
• Handle some of the conflict inherent in a group project

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.