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Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - CMPT 276 D200

Introduction to Software Engineering (3)

Class Number: 4469

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    One W course, CMPT 225, (MACM 101 or (ENSC 251 and ENSC 252)) and (MATH 151 or MATH 150), all with a minimum grade of C-. MATH 154 or MATH 157 with at least a B+ may be substituted for MATH 151 or MATH 150.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An overview of various techniques used for software development and software project management. Major tasks and phases in modern software development, including requirements, analysis, documentation, design, implementation, testing,and maintenance. Project management issues are also introduced. Students complete a team project using an iterative development process. Students with credit for CMPT 275 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

The theory and practice of software development are introduced using the Android operating system as a target device. Students will learn the standard methodologies underlying software development, plus gain experience using a number of software development tools and a revision control system. Assignments will cover learning basic Java, introductory Android, and effective use of development tools to produce small applications using established development techniques. The half term team project focuses on an agile team experience developing an Android application. The focus of the course is on preparing students to be effective members of a software development team.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Topics

  • Software Process: software life cycle, agile vs plan-driven development.
  • Requirements: system analysis and modeling, requirements specification
  • High-level Design: UML, architectural, design patterns
  • Implementation: coding style, code review, pair programming
  • Quality assurance: unit & integration testing
  • Development tools such as IDE, debugger, and revision control (Git/GitLab).
  • Android application development and debugging
  • Diversity and ethics of software development

Grading

NOTES:

Midterm 20% Final 35% Assignments 15% Project 30%. To be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students must attain an overall passing grade on the weighted average of exams in the course in order to obtain a clear pass (C- or better).

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

  • Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide (3rd Edition), Bill Phillips, Chris Stewart, and Kristin Marsicano, Big Nerd Ranch, 2017,, The 4th edition is not applicable (different programming language); must be 3rd edition or earlier.

ISBN: 9780134706054

Registrar Notes:

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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

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Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.