This course provides the student with project experience to complement the studies of the software development process in courses COMP2100, COMP2130 and COMP3120.

Students work in small groups and participate in all the development phases (requirements analysis, design, construction, testing and documentation) of a nontrivial software system. As well, each group has to address the control of the development process by constructing and following a detailed software development management plan.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Work as an effective member of a team to implement a software based solution that delivers measurable value to an industry or university client.
• Make and defend sound engineering decisions. 
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with peers, supervisors and commercial clients/stakeholders. 
• Creatively identify and implement a solution to a complex problem that exists within the domain of ICT. 
• Participate effectively in project and artefact reviews with peers, supervisors and clients/stakeholders. 
• Explain the role and importance of project management,  configuration and risk management processes when undertaking a software development project. Demonstrate experience in undertaking the activities associated with these. 
• Explain and understand the importance of the different stages of, and activities associated with each, the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Demonstrate experience in all stages of the SDLC.
• Explain the role and importance of standards in software development. Demonstrate experience in tailoring those standards approriately according to the project they are currently undertaking. 
• Participate in a group presentation, including a demonstration, to an audience of peers, clients and supervisors. 
• Develop life-long learning through reflection, as demonstrated through continual reflection on the software development lifecycle and team work processes experienced throughout the year. 
• Exhibit an awareness of
  • team formation strategies and stages leading to the development of high performing, self-managing teams;
  • sound meeting practice; and
  • how personality traits can impact upon team performance and how to use individual traits to achieve the most from team work.

Reflective learning journal (25%); Project reviews (45%); Project artefact submission (20%);Project poster and presentation (10%) 

Annual course. Students must enroll in Semester 1 and Semester 2

Twenty five two-hour lectures and 300 hours of group project work

COMP2100 and COMP2110; or COMP2500 and COMP2510; and 12 units of courses from COMP2300, COMP2310, COMP2400 and COMP2600

COMP3110

COMP3500

Refer: http://cs.anu.edu.au/student/se_projects/references.html