Fall 2025 - ENSC 251 D100
Software Design and Analysis for Engineers (4)
Class Number: 3573
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
BurnabySep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 12, 2025
Fri, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Prerequisites:
ENSC 151 or CMPT 135 or (CMPT 125 and CMPT 127), all with a minimum grade of C-.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Fundamentals for designing and implementing modular programs using a modern object-oriented programming language with a focus on understanding the performance implications of design choices on non-traditional computing platforms. Lecture topics include: classes; objects; debugging, testing & verification; design analysis & abstraction; error handling; fundamental data structures such as lists, trees, and graphs; and big-0 complexity analysis.
Materials
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.