The student who completes the course successfully will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of advanced techniques for designing software systems. Finally he/she will be able to perform, working in group, a software project and produce all necessary documentation.
During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and be able to discuss the reading matter thoughtfully and with propriety of expression. Through the project the student must demonstrate the ability to put into practice and to execute, with critical awareness, the activities illustrated or carried out under the guidance of the teacher during the course.
Methods:
UML concepts and techniques.
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
The course addresses software system development issues: all phases of the software life cycle are crossed. The development process management and planning is illustrated and accompanied by related supporting tools; also the international quality standards for these phases are presented and the maturity models. Students, in group, must perform a software project, this year following an Agile methodology.
"Software Engineering" Ian Sommerville, Addison-Wesley; 10 Har/Psc edizione
G.Vaglini, M. Cimino, slides at http://elearn.ing.unipi.it/course/view.php?id=2003
Attendance is not mandatory but highly recommended.