Computer Science, Prifysgol Cymru Aberystwyth University of Wales


CS22510 (1995-96 session)
Case Studies in System Design


Brief Description

This module considers the complexity of large software systems through the detailed study of three such systems exemplifying a wide range of problems. The process of engineering design as it is applied in these systems is investigated and students are given 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 /C220
Co-requisites
CS21020 /C210, CS22110 /C220
Incompatibilities
None
Assessment
Assessed coursework 20%
Written exam - 80%
Timing
This module is offered only in Semester 2

Aims

This module aims to give students insight into the problems involved in the design and implementation of large and complex software systems by presenting actual experience from three case studies.

Objectives

On successful completion of this module students should:

Syllabus

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.

Booklist

Not appropriate.
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Syllabus Syllabus

John Hunt Departmental Advisor

jjh@aber.ac.uk

Dept of Computer Science, UW Aberystwyth (disclaimer)