Aims and Fit of Module

To provide students with the ability to: 

1.Understand and translate a problem specification in a software engineering context. 

2.To produce software design in a language-independent manner. 

3.To write and test C++ programmes that match a software design.

4.To confidently manage the software development process.

Learning outcomes

A. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of software design in an object-oriented approach by programming in C++

B. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic software engineering principles

C. develop independent learning skills demonstrated by using advanced third party libraries;

D. develop project management skills demonstrated by the use of software management tools as well as a logical distribution of the work load among all the group members

Method of teaching and learning

This module will be delivered through a combination of formal lectures, self-learning classes, problem classes and supervised computer laboratory sessions