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Nottingham Trent University

Module Specification

Basic module information

1 Module Title: Advanced Software Engineering

2 Module Code: SOFT30161

3 Credit Points: 20

4 Duration: Full Year

5 School: School of Science and Technology

6 Campus: Clifton

7 Date: September 2013

8 Pre, Post and Co-requisites:These are modules that you must have studied previously in order to take this module, ormodules that you must study simultaneously or in a subsequent academic session

Pre, Co, Post Module Code Module Title

Pre SOFT20091 Software Design & Implementation

9 Courses containing the module

Level Core/Option Mode Code Course Title

3 Core SW/FT COMP004/

005

BSc (H) Software Engineering

3 Core FT COMP021 BSc (H) Software Engineering (KBU)

3 Core FT COMP027 BSc (H) Software Engineering (KBU DE)

3 Option SW/FT COMP009/10

BSc (H) Computer Science


BSc (H) Computer Science (Games Technology)


BSc (H) Computer Systems Engineering

3 Option SW/FT MATH008/007

BSc (H) Computer Science and Mathematics

10 Overview and Aims

This module covers the techniques and strategies to analyse, choose, propose,design and evaluate software elements (including data structures and algorithmic

solutions).

You will

estimate and investigate the computational cost of the choices of software,

using complex data structures and their associated algorithms.

develop code frameworks to confirm or refute your theoretical predictions of


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performance.

use Test Driven Development (TDD) software

11 Module Content

This module considers software development from an advanced but nonetheless

practical perspective, exploring the latest tools and techniques while gaining

experience and deeper understanding of the development process.

The techniques will include

Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration and other Agile

methods (including code reviews)

Measures of Complexity - O( ) & !()and their role in algorithmic analysis

Recursion over linked structures

Advanced C++ - use of the latest language features (currently C++11)

Data Abstraction using OO technologies

Generic Programming

The tools will include

Advanced IDE use

Compilers

Debuggers

Profilers

Continuous Integration servers (such as Hudson).

12 Indicative Reading

Josuttis, N. M., 2012, The C++ Standard Library A Tutorial and Reference (2 nd

Edition), Addison Wesley

Stroustrup, B., 2013, C++ Programming Language,Addison Wesley

Horowitz, E., Sahni et al, 1995, Fundamentals of Data Structures in C++, W H

Freeman & Co.

The Hudson Book (online at http://wiki.eclipse.org/The_Hudson_Book)

13 Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes describe what you should know and be able to do by the end of the module

Knowledge and understanding. After studying this module you should be able to:

K1. Demonstrate knowledge of a range of software development methodologies

and techniques, together with their relative benefits

K2. Demonstrate a knowledge of different measures of computational complexity

K3. Demonstrate understanding of the range of factors that impinge on the

selection and use of code elements in a variety of contexts

K4. Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of the performanceguarantees of code libraries and the consequent implications for their use.


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Skills, qualities and attributes. After studying this module you should be able to:

S1. Implement pointer-based data structures

S2. Evaluate the suitability of recursion in a given context

S3. Postulate and test a hypothesis with respect to software development, using

an appropriate toolset/framework

S4. Design, develop and use Unit Tests

S5. Interact effectively with a Continuous Integration server, in the context of

Test Driven Development

14 Teaching and Learning

Range of modes of direct contactThis indicates the range of direct contact teaching and learning methods used on this module,e.g. lectures, seminars

10 x 1 hour lectures

10 x 1 hour e-labs (general purpose computer lab)

16 x 2 hour e-labs

These are structured to provide a framework of investigation (hypothesis,experimental design, collection and analysis of results) similar to that required by

the assessment

Total contact hours: 52

Range of other learning methods

This indicates the range of other teaching and learning methods used on this module, e.g.

directed reading, research

Directed reading; VLE-delivered module management and support; on-line

discussion groups.

This will require computer lab facilities (software development environment)

50 x 1 hour general purpose computer lab

You will also be expected to read relevant current research / practice journals

Total non-contact hours: 148

15 Assessment methods

This indicates the type and weighting of assessment elements in the module

Elementnumber

Weighting Type Description

1 50% CWK A critical investigation of software development tasks

2 50% CWK A report/diary/portfolio documenting the use of thedevelopment framework and toolset, and its context

in Software Engineering practice


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Diagnostic/ formative assessment

This indicates if there are any assessments that do not contribute directly to the final module

mark

Formative feedback: verbal comment on and discussion of lab exercises.

Within labs, code reviews will provide formative feedback.

Feedback for summative assessment: group feedback via email and the VLP;individual comments written on coursework scripts

Further information on assessment

This section provides further information on the modules assessment where appropriate

The coursework #1 will assess learning outcomes K2, K3, K4 S1 S2 and S3.

The coursework #2 will assess learning outcomes K1, K3, S1, S3, S4 and S5.

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16 Module Title: Advanced Software Engineering

17 Module Code: SOFT30161

18 Subject (JACS) Code

19 Cost Centre

20 School: Science and Technology

21 Academic Team Computing and Technology

22 Campus Clifton

23 Other institutions providing

teaching

Please complete in box 23 a-d - if applicable

Institution %

23a Other UK Higher Education or

Further Education Institution-Please name

Percentage not taught by NTU

23b Other public organisation in the

UK- Percentage not taught by

NTU

23c Other private organisation in the

UK - Percentage not taught byNTU

23d Any other Non-UK organisation -Percentage not taught by NTU

24 Date of approval: May 2013

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