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Software Engineering Course Outline

The document outlines a course layout for Software Engineering, covering topics such as software processes, project management, software testing, and quality assurance over 12 weeks. Each week includes specific topics and references to textbooks for further reading. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of software engineering principles and practices.

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Software Engineering Course Outline

The document outlines a course layout for Software Engineering, covering topics such as software processes, project management, software testing, and quality assurance over 12 weeks. Each week includes specific topics and references to textbooks for further reading. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of software engineering principles and practices.

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COURSE LAYOUT

Week Topics Text


Foundations
- Introduction to Software Engineering
01 - Overview of Software Processes [1],[3]
- Agile Methodologies and Principles
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Process Models & Requirements
- Detailed Study of Waterfall and Incremental Models
[2],[3]
02 - Comparative Analysis of Life Cycle Models
- Requirement Engineering Processes
- Crafting Software Requirement Specifications (SRS)
Planning & Design
- Software Project Planning Techniques
03 - Introduction to Function Point Analysis [1],[3]
- Principles of Modular Design
- Understanding Cohesion and Coupling
Design Techniques
- Design Notations and Their Applications
- Design Metrics
04 [2],[3]
- Creating and Interpreting Data Flow Diagrams
- System Analysis Techniques
- Creating and Understanding Design Diagrams
Project Management
- Fundamentals of Project Management
05 - Creating Network Analysis Diagrams [5]
- Techniques for Cost Estimation
- Understanding Total, Normal, and Crash Costs
Software Testing
- Introduction to Software Testing
06 [1],[3]
- Types of Testing (Unit, Integration, System, Acceptance)
- Software Testing Methodologies (Parts 1 & 2)
Advanced Testing & Debugging
- Flow Graphs and Their Uses
07 - Calculating Cyclomatic Complexity [3]
- Understanding and Using Graph Matrices
- Debugging Techniques and Test Case Strategies
Maintenance & Capability Models
08 - Overview of Software Maintenance Types [1]
- Transition to Capability Maturity Models (CMMI)
Quality & Reuse
09 - Principles of Software Quality Assurance (SQA) [3]
- Strategies for Effective Software Reuse
Documentation & Configuration
- Documentation Requirements and Standards
10 [4]
- Basics of Software Configuration Management (SCM)
- Version Control Systems and Baseline Management
Management & Case Studies
11 - Management Spectrum and W5HH Principle [2]
- Case Studies on Process Model Choices
Design & Review Techniques
- Software Review Techniques
12 [5]
- Conducting Feasibility Studies
- Case Studies on Design Approaches

BOOKS AND REFERENCES


[1] R. S. Pressman, *Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach*, 8th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2015.
[2] P. Jalote, *Software Engineering: A Precise Approach*. New York, NY, USA: Springer, 2010.
[3] R. Fairley, *Software Engineering Concepts*. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 1997.
[4] A. Ko, *Co-operative Software Development*. Seattle, WA, USA: Univ. of Washington, 2023. [Online]. Available: [Link]
[5] A. Fox and D. Patterson, *Engineering Software as a Service: An Agile Approach Using Cloud Computing*, 2nd ed. Strawberry Canyon, CA, USA: Strawberry Canyon LLC,
2020.

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