Software Modelling and Design

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

One subject from Group A and one subject from Group B.

Group A

OR

433-254 Software Design

Group B

OR

433-253 Algorithms and Data Structures

None

None

433-341 Software Engineering Process & Practice

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Software Systems must be carefully designed and analysed before they are constructed. This subject delivers the knowledge and skills needed for the analysis and design of medium to large-scale software systems. The subject also teaches students how off-the-shelf development frameworks can be utilized for designing large-scale software systems. The emphasis will be on analysis and techniques appropriate for object-oriented programming.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Analyse systems requirements

• Carry out an architectural and detailed design for medium-sized software systems

• Select appropriate design patterns for a design

• Choose an implementation platform and framework to suit a design

• Project work during semester, expected to take about 36 hours (40%) The project requires analysis, design, implementation and delivery, and will be performed in multiple stages, which involves several submissions during the semester.
• 2-hour end-of-semester written examination (60%).

To pass the subject, students must obtain at least 50% overall

• 20/40 in project work
• And 30/60 in the mid-semester test and end-of-semester written examination combined
• ILO 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in the lctures, workshop exercises, project assignments and the end-of-semester examination. ILO 4 is addressed in the workshop exercises and project assignment.

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This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:

• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
• Proficiency in engineering design
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance