Software Engineering 

Software Engineering 

Code: 27023-COs-CS

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🧑‍🏫 Introduction

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Software Engineering, equipping learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to manage and develop high-quality software projects systematically.

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📋 Description

Software Engineering encompasses the systematic application of engineering approaches to software development. This course covers all key aspects: from understanding requirements, designing robust architectures, coding best practices, testing strategies, maintenance processes, to modern development methodologies and real-world project execution.

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🎯 Objectives (Detailed Outlines)

1. Introduction to Software Engineering

• Define Software Engineering and explain its importance

• Differentiate between programming and Software Engineering

• Understand the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases

2. Requirements Engineering

• Techniques for gathering and analyzing requirements

• How to document requirements with Software Requirements Specification (SRS)

• Strategies for managing changes in requirements

3. Software Design

• Core design principles: SOLID, DRY, KISS

• Study common Design Patterns and their use cases

• Understand Architectural Patterns for scalable design

4. Implementation

• Writing clean, readable, and maintainable code

• Version control management using Git

• Introduction to Continuous Integration (CI) and Build Automation

5. Software Testing

• Types of testing: Unit, Integration, System Testing

• Using testing tools such as JUnit and Selenium

• Bug tracking and improving software quality

6. Maintenance & Version Control

• Types of maintenance: Corrective, Adaptive, Perfective

• Using GitHub for version control and collaboration

• Continuous documentation and software update management

7. Development Methodologies

• Compare Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps methodologies

• Principles of Scrum and Kanban frameworks

• Applying methodologies in real-world projects

8. Practical Projects

• Execute a software project from initial idea to delivery

• Use GitHub to manage project and team contributions

• Test, deploy, and publish the project in a live environment

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📚 What You Will Learn

• A thorough understanding of software engineering fundamentals and SDLC

• Practical skills in requirements gathering and documentation

• How to design software using principles and patterns

• Clean code best practices and coding standards

• Effective use of Git and GitHub for version control

• Comprehensive software testing methods and tools

• Maintaining and updating software post-deployment

• Working with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and DevOps methodologies

• Delivering a complete software product from concept to production

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🎯 Target Audience

• Junior and mid-level software developers

• Software engineers and architects

• Computer science students and learners interested in software development

• Technical project managers and team leads

• Anyone interested in a career in professional software development

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📦 Materials

• Interactive lectures and slide decks

• Detailed course notes and reference PDFs

• Source code samples and exercises

• Access to GitHub repositories for hands-on practice

• Testing frameworks and tools (JUnit, Selenium)

• Supplementary reading materials

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🧑‍🏫 Instruction Methods

• Live online lectures with Q&A

• Practical coding labs and workshops

• Case study discussions

• Group projects and collaboration via GitHub

• Regular assessments and quizzes

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⏳ Time Frame

• Total duration: 8 weeks

• Weekly workload: 4 hours (lecture + practical work)

• Overall course hours: 32 hours

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💻 Course Format

• Live virtual sessions with recordings available

• Online discussion forums for peer interaction

• Hands-on projects managed through GitHub

• Continuous instructor support and feedback

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✅ Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Define and apply Software Engineering concepts effectively

• Document and manage software requirements professionally

• Design scalable and maintainable software architectures

• Write clean and efficient code following industry standards

• Use Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration

• Conduct thorough software testing and quality assurance

• Apply software maintenance best practices

• Implement Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies in projects

• Deliver a fully functional, tested, and deployed software application