ECTS - Introduction to Software Engineering
Introduction to Software Engineering (SE112) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Introduction to Software Engineering | SE112 | 2. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to introduce computer software and its types, the fundamental concepts of Software Engineering discipline, various software process models, introduce the phased-approach of software development, and activities of each phase, introduce the tools and techniques used in various activities of the phased-approach of software development, introduce software project, configuration and quality management concepts. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Computer Software and its types, Software Engineering discipline and its fundamental concepts, Software Process models, Requirements Engineering concepts, system modeling, architectural design, design and implementation, software testing, software evolution and maintenance, project management, quality and configuration management. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Computer Software and its types | Chapter 1 + Lecture Notes |
| 2 | Software Engineering discipline and its fundamental concepts | Chapter 2 |
| 3 | Project Management and Planning (Lab: Pert Charts and Gantt Diagrams) | Chapter 3 + Lab |
| 4 | Software Requirements | Chapter 4 |
| 5 | Requirements Engineering Concepts (Lab: Requirements Gathering) | Bölüm 4 + Lab |
| 6 | Software Design (High-Level) (Lab: Drawing Use-Case diagrams using a CASE tool) | Chapter 5 + Lab |
| 7 | Software Design (Low-Level) (Lab: Drawing Activity diagrams using a CASE tool) | Chapter 6 + Lab |
| 8 | Software Development | Chapter 7 |
| 9 | Testing | Chapter 8 |
| 10 | Metrics | Chapter 10 |
| 11 | Software Evolution and Maintenance | Chapter 11 |
| 12 | Process Models (Lab: Designing mockups using a CASE tool) | Chapter 13 + Lab |
| 13 | Process Models | Chapter 14 |
| 14 | Final Examination Period | Review of topics |
| 15 | Final Examination Period | Review of topics |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. R. Stevens, “Beginning Software Engineering”, John-Wiley, 2015, ISBN: 9781118969144 |
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| Other Sources | 2. I. Sommerville, "Software Engineering", Pearson, 10th Edition, 2015, ISBN 0133943038 |
| 3. R.S. Pressman and B.R. Maxim, “Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach”, McGraw Hill, Eighth Edition, 2014, ISBN: 0078022126. | |
| 4. S.L. Pfleeger and J.M. Atlee, "Software Engineering: Theory and Practice", Pearson, Fourth Edition, 2009, ISBN: 0136061699. | |
| 5. Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute, http://www.sei.cmu.edu. | |
| 6. World Wide Web Consortium, http://www.w3.org. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 45 |
| Toplam | 7 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 55 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 45 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | The ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 4 | The ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5 | The ability to gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline. | |||||
| 6 | The ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 8 | The knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 9 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development | |||||
| 10 | The ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge of the standards utilized in software engineering applications. | |||||
| 12 | Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management. | X | ||||
| 13 | Awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation. | |||||
| 14 | Knowledge on sustainable development. | |||||
| 15 | Knowledge of the effects of software engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment, and safety. | |||||
| 16 | Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 17 | An ability to apply algorithmic principles, mathematical foundations, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems with the trade-offs involved in design choices. | |||||
| 18 | The ability to apply engineering approach to the development of software systems by analyzing, designing, implementing, verifying, validating and maintaining software systems. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 89 | ||