CE320-6-AT-CA:
Large Scale Software Systems and Extreme Programming

The details
2017/18
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus & Apprenticeship Location
Autumn Special
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
15
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Requisites for this module
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Key module for

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Module description

Aims

The aim of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of modern software development techniques for large software systems.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students will be able to

1. Understand the issues involved in large-scale software development and how they can be managed with modern practices, techniques and tools
2. Make effective use of modern tools and techniques for the cooperative development of software including version control, ticketing systems, build tools, etc.
3. Make effective use of modern bug prevention and detection techniques as well as refactoring techniques.
4. Make use of modern practices and techniques for the effective development of software within teams

Syllabus

The course will focus on powerful technologies such as:

1. agile software development,
2. extreme programming
3. working effectively in teams,
4. revision control systems,
5. unit and acceptance testing,
6. integrated development environments,
7. build tools,
8. ticketing systems,
9. refactoring.

Module aims

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Module learning outcomes

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Module information

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Learning and teaching methods

Work-based-learning supported by online course material and webinars. Students will have access to the CE320 lecture and class material through Moodle and Listen Again.

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non-essential items, please refer to the module's reading list.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Exam  Main exam: 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period) 

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
50% 50%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
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Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Riccardo Poli, email: rpoli@essex.ac.uk.
Prof Riccardo Poli
Email: csee-schooloffice@essex.ac.uk Telephone: 01206 872770

 

Availability
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External examiner

Dr Jeremy Ian Hiller Gow
Goldsmiths College
Lecturer
Resources
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.

 

Further information

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