Computer Science, Prifysgol Cymru Aberystwyth University of Wales

CS22510 - Case Studies in System Design

Brief Description

• to give students an understanding of the complexity of large software systems through the detailed study of three such systems exemplifying a wide range of problems;
• to familiarise students with the process of engineering design as it is applied in these systems;
• to give students some experience of the problems of maintaining substantial software systems.

Aims, Objectives, Syllabus, Booklist

Further Details

Number of lectures

24

Number of seminars/tutorials

4

Number of practicals

0

Coordinator

Dr. Fred Long

Other staff involved

Not yet known

Pre-requisites

CS22210

Co-requisites

CS21020 , CS22110

Incompatibilities

None

Assessment

Assessed coursework 20%
Written exam - 80%

Timing

This module is offered only in Semester 2

• have an understanding of the complexity of large software systems;
• be familiar with the process of engineering design as it is applied in software systems;
• have some experience of the problems of maintaining substantial software systems;
• have experience of testing such systems.

Introduction - 1 Lecture

Overview of the module and brief outline of the three case studies.

Case Studies - 3 x 7 Lectures

About seven lectures will be given on each of three different case studies. The lectures will cover, as appropriate, the real world situation to be modelled, the requirements specification, the design and the testing of each of the systems. A brief overview of the implementation environment will also be given where necessary.

Summary and Conclusions - 1 Lecture

A high level view of lessons learned from all three case studies and the assignment.

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Nigel Hardy Departmental Advisor