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
Introduction to Software Engineering SE112 3 0 0 3 3.5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
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;
  • Define and differentiate between various software engineering concepts, and understand software types, and the fundamental concepts of the discipline.
  • Explain the basics of software project management and risk management as part of planning activities.
  • Apply the principles of requirements collection classification by creating and categorizing different types of software requirements, such as functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Understand software development phases and usage of Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams in analysis and design to identify relationships, interactions, and structures within the software elements.
  • Identify software testing levels, and appreciate the activities at each level.
  • Understand the importance of software maintenance activities within SDLC and its types.
  • Understand and compare different software development methodologies.
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
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
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
Percentage of Final Work 45
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
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
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