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CECS Professional Skills Mapping

COMP2120 — Software Engineering

code: COMP2120
name: Software Engineering
unit value: 6
description: Real-world software development is a complex and dynamic activity involving people, technology and processes interacting within a complex environment of clients, users and other stakeholders while being observant of technological, physical, social, legal, and ethical constraints.
This course will empower students with the ability and confidence necessary to exercise critical thinking and professional judgment to select and apply appropriate knowledge, practices and tools to the development of non-trivial software systems. This will be achieved by introducing students to important design methodologies. We will build on previous programming courses to deepen and broaden students' knowledge and understanding of the practices and tools used to build large software systems within complex environments. We will use real-world examples such as distributed, high-integrity, web-based systems where rigorous software engineering can demonstrably enhance business value.

Students will learn how practices and tools can be adapted to suit specific project needs and contexts. Knowledge, practices and tools considered in this course will include process models, requirements engineering, design, modelling and user experience.
P&C: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/COMP2120
course learning outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding and critical appreciation of software engineering activities and processes.
  2. Apply knowledge, practices and tools to solve problems in software engineering with an emphasis on requirements analysis and software design.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of ethics and best practice in professional software engineering.
  4. Contribute to a professionally presented group assignment report.
  5. Contribute to teamwork in a group assignment
assessment:
  1. Final Exam - Modelling (25%)
  2. Final Exam - Theory (25%)
  3. Mid Semester Exam (20%)
  4. Assignments (20%)
  5. Homeworks (10%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESassessment tasks
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  1. Demonstrate an understanding and critical appreciation of software engineering activities and processes.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Apply knowledge, practices and tools to solve problems in software engineering with an emphasis on requirements analysis and software design.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of ethics and best practice in professional software engineering.
✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Contribute to a professionally presented group assignment report.
✓✓
  1. Contribute to teamwork in a group assignment
✓✓

Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
1.1
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1.6
 
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
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3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
3.1
 
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3.4
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3.6
 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
1.1Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
✓1.2Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
✓1.3In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
✓1.4Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
✓1.5Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
✓1.6Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓2.1Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
✓2.2Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
✓2.3Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
✓2.4Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
✓3.1Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
✓3.2Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
3.4Professional use and management of information.
3.5Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
✓3.6Effective team membership and team leadership.

Updated:  18 February 2021/ Responsible Officer:  Dean, CECS/ Page Contact:  CECS Academic Education Services