Software Engineering

Catalog description

Application of modern techniques in software development, including program design based on new methods and tools. CMPET 457 CMPET 457 Software Engineering (3) Software engineering is a required course for senior-level students pursuing the computer engineering technology (CET) option in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) baccalaureate degree program. Topics of the course include application of modern techniques in software development including program design based on current methods and tools. The purpose of this course is to stress a rigorous and systematic approach to embedded software development that represents current best practices and is widely accepted by business, industry and regulatory agencies governing embedded software. This includes proper planning and implementation.Knowledge of generally accepted core standards and guidelines is stressed, including safety planning, hazards analysis, software management planning, requirements specification, design documents, coding, test plans, test specifications, test logs, test reports, design reviews, structured code walk-throughs, verification and validation, and reporting. The Unified Modeling Language (UML) is introduced and followed, including the components of UML, class diagrams, object diagrams, use-case diagrams, state diagrams, sequence diagrams, activity diagrams, collaboration diagrams, component diagrams, and deployment diagrams. Object oriented concepts include classes, abstraction, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, message sending, associations, and aggregation.