49263 Software Analysis and Design
6cp; 3hpwPostgraduate
Subject coordinator: D Davis
The aim of this subject is to introduce the issues and basic principles of software requirements elicitation, analysis and documentation, software design methods, implementation and system delivery, including patterns and architectural frameworks. The objectives are to develop a requirements and design framework into which more detailed material regarding specific aspects of requirements and design techniques and issues fit, including structured and object-orientated methodologies, validation issues, design mechanisms (historical and current), and software architectural frameworks. Issues related to high-level design, low-level design, software design patterns with emphasis on software development processes, process models development paradigms, development methodologies, and management of these activities are included.
Assessment: Project documentation (50 per cent), assignments (30 per cent) and informal examinations (20 per cent).
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49263.htm
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2010 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $945
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.
2010 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2769
Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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