COMP8170 Software Process Improvement Techniques

COMP8170 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By	Department of Computer Science
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Computer Science
Offered in	COMP8170 will not be offered in 2009
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	Software process improvement applies to any person or organisation undertaking software developments as their basic business. Software improvement rategies will be described and discussed in context with developmental size, organizational capability, return on investment and practicality. The SEI's Capability Maturity Model - Integrated (CMMI) will be described together with SPICE and ISO 9000. Assessments will be described as will their purpose, applicability, tailorability and effectiveness in making software process improvements. Software metrics will also be described and their applicability for identifying and monitoring process improvements will be discussed. This part of the course could also include the sort of metrics required to monitor development progress on systems/software projects.
Indicative Assessment	Based on examination and project assignment
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Areas of Interest	Computer Science and Software Engineering
Requisite Statement	Enrolment in Master of Software Engineering or Master of Computing/Master of Computing Honours

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