Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

Students will undertake a large project and work in groups on a software project for a client. The client may be internal to Monash or from the industry or research organisation. In general, projects involve all aspects of the system development lifecycle. Groups are responsible for their own project management, with guidance from a supervisor. Some projects will warrant students working in pairs or individually.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will have:

• experience of all stages in the development of a SE project
• experience of the role and responsibilities of clients and developers in a SE project
• understanding of the way in which computer systems are designed, developed and implemented;
• understanding of the role of methodologies, tools and techniques;
• understanding of the processes and components of a quality system;
• ability to adopt a systematic and professional approach to the production of quality computer systems;
• understandig of ethical behaviour;
• ability to plan and manage the full range of activities in an SE project;
• ability to work productively in a team and individually;
• ability to communicate effectively with clients and users;
• ability to develop and deliver on time a computer system that meets the specified requirements.

Assessment

Assignments: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Peter Tischer

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures/wk

Prerequisites

FIT3077 or CSE3308 and one of FIT2002, FIT3086 or BUS2176

Prohibitions

CSE4002

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit4002/