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ASD107A — Foundations of Software Engineering, Part 1

Applied Bachelor’s Degree in Software Development

Course ID: ASD107A
Course Credits: 4

Applied Bachelor’s Degree in Software Development Program Availability:

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About ASD107A — Foundations of Software Engineering, Part 1

This course introduces the basics of Software Engineering and how to select the most appropriate develop process model, make a selection for the most appropriate development methodology/model, understand and be able to apply the Unified Process Model, learn about the human aspects of software engineering (e.g., teams concerns/issues), gathering software requirements and be able to create a project documentation. In addition, students will have an opportunity to work in a team to design and implement a software application while enhancing their software development skills and completion of this course student will be able to contribute to a custom application. Upon completion of the course the student will be able to organize the basics of organizing a projects development lifecycle, application of UML.

Topics Covered in Course

ASD107A Topics

Understand the importance of software engineering and the challenges in developing high-quality software within time and budget constraints
Learn about different process models in software engineering and how they organize activities to guide software development
Grasp the principles of agile software engineering, including self-organizing teams, effective communication, embracing change, and rapid software delivery

Appreciate the value of adaptability in software development, including interactive prototyping, stakeholder involvement, risk assessment, and managing scope creep
Understand the qualities of a successful software engineer and the importance of effective teamwork, communication, and using social media tools in software projects
Discover the principles, methods, and tools used in software engineering practice for effective project execution
Develop skills in requirements engineering to establish a solid foundation for software design and construction
Create requirements models for software design and validation using scenario-based and class-based modeling techniques
Develop high-quality software designs by applying principles, focusing on architecture, components, and interfaces, and utilizing design concepts such as abstraction and modularity
Understand software architecture, explore different styles and patterns, and apply architectural design steps to create a comprehensive system view
Develop high-quality software components using the component-level design process, applying design principles, and considering different software contexts
Design user-friendly interfaces by following a structured design process, incorporating principles for effective interface design, and considering usability and accessibility
Explore design considerations for creating quality mobile products, including interface design, content design, architecture design, navigation design, and component design for mobile apps, with a focus on simplicity, ubiquity, personalization, flexibility, and localization

Prerequisites

Completion of ASD104B: Web Applications with PHP and MySQL, Part 2

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