Code

COMPGC02

Year

MSc Computer Science

Prerequisites

This course should be taken in conjunction with the core courses for this programme (ie GC01, GC03, GC04 and GC05)

Term

1

Taught By

Dean Mohamedally (66%)
Jon Bird (33%)

Aims

This course introduces the concepts and methods required for the design and construction of apps software systems. It aims to develop a broad understanding of the disciplines of software engineering and interaction design. It seeks to complement this with a detailed knowledge of techniques for the analysis, design and implementation of complex software intensive systems. It aims to set these techniques in an appropriate engineering, societal and managerial context.

Learning Outcomes

 Students will be able to design and develop fully functional apps for a variety of devices as well as demonstrate the principles of appropriate HCI and software engineering methods.

Software Engineering:

• Modelling
• Software products
• Software processes
• Design Patterns
• Testing

Interaction design:

• Requirements capture
• User studies
• Goals and task analysis
• Contextual analysis
• Designing for usability and acceptance
• Evaluation

Advanced Programming:

• Object-oriented programming
• Class design
• Introduction to inheritance
• Static Variables
• Use of Exceptions
• Advanced use of SDKs: Android, IOS and Windows 8

Lecture presentations and lab classes.

The course has the following assessment components:

• Coursework Section (1 piece, 100%)

To pass this course, students must:

• Pass the Coursework (50% or more)