COMP8173 Software Engineering Processes
| Offered By | Research School of Computer Science |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Computer Science |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Software process improvement applies to any person or organisation undertaking software developments as their basic business. Software improvement strategies 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. Verification and Validation can also be considered as a formal set of processes and techniques that can be adopted/adapted across the systems/software development lifecycle in context with the determination of system and software criticality. This course will have some treatment of Verification and Validation and other relevant software processes. |
| Learning Outcomes |
To be able to manage and participate in rigorous process creation and assessment for software development including verification and validation. Introduction to System/Software Processes Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI)
CMMI Appraisals Measurement as part of Software Process
Independent Verification and Validation
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| Indicative Assessment |
Assignments 60%, Exam 40% |
| 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. |
| Requisite Statement |
Enrolment in the Masters of Computing (7705). |
| Incompatibility |
Incompatible with COMP8170 and COMP8130. |
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