SE 350y

OBJECT ORIENTED DESIGN FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

1999-2000

Object:

This is the companion laboratory course for SE351a and SE352b. The centrepiece of the laboratory will be a large group project (about 500 Function Points or approximately 50KLOCs) in which the students will plan and build a piece of industrial strength software. All of the elements of Project Management and Software Process will be used. In addtion, labs on specific tools and techniques will be given.

Contact Hours:

1 lecture hour, 2 tutorial/ laboratory hours both terms

Topics:

1. Introduction to the Project Management Life Cycle
2. Using Microsoft Project
3. The Software Life Cycle
4. The Project
5. Special Topics based on the SE 351a, SE 352 lecture materials
   

Textbook:

Kerzner, H. "Project Management", 6th edition, 1999

Evaluation:

In order to pass the laboratory, a student must obtain a passing grade in each component. A student who fails any component shall receive a final grade not greater than 48%. The approximate weights for each component in shown below. Note that these are maximums; if less than the stated number is given, the rest of the marks will be pro-rated.

• 30% laboratory participation (10)
• 20% quizzes (4)
• 50% major project