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CECS Professional Skills Mapping

COMP4500 — Software Engineering Practice

code: COMP4500
name: Software Engineering Practice
unit value: 12
description: This course exposes students to professional software engineering practice and leadership through the development of a software system for an industry, government or university based customer, or by engaging with the ACT innovation community and students across the university to create a software-based start-up business. Students will lead small teams to plan (define, estimate, schedule) and manage an appropriate set of activities to ultimately deliver a software product. The implementation part of the project will include monitoring, measuring, tracking, and managing change.
P&C: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/COMP4500
course learning outcomes:
  1. Work as an effective member of a team to implement a software based solution that delivers measurable value to an industry or university client
  2. Develop life-long learning through reflection, as demonstrated through continual reflection on the software development lifecycle and team work processes experienced throughout the year
  3. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with peers, supervisors and commercial clients/stakeholders, and participate and coordinate effectively in project and artefact reviews as well as group presentation and demonstration with peers, supervisors and clients/stakeholders
  4. Make and defend sound engineering decisions, and creatively identify and implement a solution to a complex problem that exists within the domain of ICT.
  5. Through effective implementation of appropriate activities and processes, demonstrate a sound understanding of the importance of project management, configuration and risk management processes when undertaking a software development project
  6. Through appropriate choice and implementation of activities associated with each phase, demonstrate a sound understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  7. Through appropriate choice and tailoring of standards, demonstrate a sound understanding of the role and importance of standards in software development.
assessment:
  1. Group Project Reviews (75%)
  2. Group Poster and Showcase (10%)
  3. Individual Reflection (15%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESassessment tasks
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  1. Work as an effective member of a team to implement a software based solution that delivers measurable value to an industry or university client
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Develop life-long learning through reflection, as demonstrated through continual reflection on the software development lifecycle and team work processes experienced throughout the year
✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with peers, supervisors and commercial clients/stakeholders, and participate and coordinate effectively in project and artefact reviews as well as group presentation and demonstration with peers, supervisors and clients/stakeholders
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Make and defend sound engineering decisions, and creatively identify and implement a solution to a complex problem that exists within the domain of ICT.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Through effective implementation of appropriate activities and processes, demonstrate a sound understanding of the importance of project management, configuration and risk management processes when undertaking a software development project
✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Through appropriate choice and implementation of activities associated with each phase, demonstrate a sound understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Through appropriate choice and tailoring of standards, demonstrate a sound understanding of the role and importance of standards in software development.
✓✓✓✓✓

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
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1.5
 
1.6
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
2.1
 
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3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
3.1
 
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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