Undergraduate LTU-CSE3PSD-2023
Professional Software Development
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Duration
12 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Required
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Subject details
- Critique design patterns and their uses in object-oriented software design.
- Engineer object-oriented software using design patterns.
- Implement software using design patterns in the C++ programming language.
- Analyse emerging trends in software development and forecast how they will evolve.
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- • Software engineering.
- • Object-oriented programming (OOP).
- • Programming design patterns.
- • Software quality standards.
- • Emerging technology trends.
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Throughout your studies to date, you’ve learned how to program a computer. You should already be very familiar with the basic building blocks of computer programs: variables, loops, branching structures, functions, and the like. This subject will focus on tools and techniques for software development, the process of designing, delivering, and maintaining high-quality software. You will develop substantially complex software using design patterns in the C++ programming language, and you will learn about the realities of software development from industry experts.
- Programming assignment 2 (1000 words equivalent). (25%)
- Programming assignment 3 (1000 words equivalent) (30%)
- Programming assignment 1 (500 words equivalent). (15%)
- 2-hour exam focused on software development concepts and practice (2000 words equivalent). (30%)
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