This course introduces the fundamentals of Software Engineering.
From the catalog:
This course is a general introduction to Software Engineering. The course will
cover the specification, development, management, and evolution of complex
software systems. Students will learn how to cost-effectively apply the methods
and theory from Computer Science to solve difficult problems. The course
presents a broad perspective on software and system engineering and surveys a
wide spectrum of tools and techniques. Students are required to complete a
project as part of a small software engineering team. Students will form groups
and choose a software project early in the course, then apply methodologies
learned in the course to complete their project.
Each day lecture meets for 50 minutes and lab meets for 150 minutes.
Prerequisite: CMPS 2020 with a grade of C- or better.
The topics below are the general subjects of the course, and will be introduced and discussed sequentially as the course progresses.
Subjects could be added or removed. . Source and Version Control . Git and Github . The Software Engineering Lifecycle . Waterfall, Incremental, etc. . Agile Methodology . Open Source . Requirements Engineering . SRS - Software Requirements Specification . Design - Architecture and Methodologies . MVC - Model, View, Controller . Coupling and Cohesion . Software Design Specification . Programming a Complex Algorithm . Implementation Phase of Development . Program Debugging . Program Optimization . Testing and Quality Assurance . Testing Techniques . Specific Programming Techniques . Mobile development . Android . Android APK Creation . Profession and Ethics . Job Interview Day . Group Project Presentations . Project Completion
Our textbook material will come from the school's Safari website.
These books are provided free by the CSUB Library.
Sections of the following books will be used:
Essentials of Software Engineering, 4th Edition By: Tsui Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Pub. Date: December 5, 2016 Print ISBN-13: 978-1-284-10600-8 Web ISBN-13: 978-1-284-10607-7 Pages in Print Edition: 334
Android Studio 2 Essentials - Second Edition By: Belaon Cruz Zapata Publisher: Packt Publishing Pub. Date: June 28, 2016 Print ISBN-13: 978-1-78646-795-9 Web ISBN-13: 978-1-78646-021-9 Pages in Print Edition: 172 All books above are current and up-to-date. link
Additional book not provided free: The Mythical Man-Month Frederick P. Brooks, Jr. ISBN: 0-201-83595-9 Addison-Wesley
Grading Policy
Weekly assignments 50%
. labs
. homework
. quizzes
. attendance
Exams 25%
Project 25%
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Total 100%
Grading scale used during the semester...
A 93%
A- 90%
B+ 87%
B 83%
B- 80%
C+ 77%
C 73%
C- 70%
D+ 67%
D 63%
D- 60%
F 0%
Other course details...
Zoom class sessions
Class sessions will be held online using Zoom.
Class attendance could sometimes require student use of a webcam.
The following statement is justification for requiring the use of a webcam
by students, and was provided by CSUB administration.
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Because nonverbal feedback is helpful in human interactions, I expect
students in this class to keep their cameras on during synchronous portions
of online instruction. With this in mind, please plan where you will be
during class time so you can participate in a setting that is free from
visual distractions. If you believe you have a legitimate reason not to have
your camera turned on, please consult with me well in advance of the class
period, and I will make a determination.
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When class starts each day, you should be logged in to the Odin server.
Many class sessions will include some programming or a task to complete using
a text file on Odin.
Attendance
Class attendance is required.
Log into Zoom a few minutes before our class time so that you are in class
when the class period begins. Attendance is recorded using Zoom log files.
Attendance marks:
Late arrival to class - 1 mark
Unexcused absence - 2 marks
Each attendance mark reduces your overall course grade by 0.25% per mark.
Examples:
Arriving late to every class would cause a 15% grade deduction.
Missing every class would cause a 30% grade deduction.
When in doubt, Zoom log files are used to determine attendance marks.
Labs
Labs are hands-on assignments to be done during a lab class period.
Lab Rules:
1. Must not be late to lab.
2. Must work the entire lab period, unless excused by instructor.
3. Your program must compile and run at the end of lab period,
when it is collected for scoring.
A program that does not compile could receive a score of zero.
Homework
Homework assignments are posted on our web page.
Instructions will be given for each assignment.
Homework Rules:
1. Your program must compile and run when it is due.
2. The homework source code files will be collected by the instructor.
General requirements of all assignments
Your assignments will usually be files stored on the Odin server. Your files
must be stored inside your 3350/ directory, and in the proper subdirectory.
Your 3350/ directory must be created using a script provided. The 3350/
directory is created so that your work is visible only to you and your
instructor. Do not change the permission of the directory after running
the provided script.
Other general requirements:
. Your name on the top line
. Correct file name
. Correct file location
Programming assignments:
. No compile warnings or errors
. Program must run
. Program output must be neat, clean, and complete.
. C program code must follow the K&R coding style.
. C program code must have consistent and correct indenting.
Text file written assignments:
. Your name on the top line
. Neatly written text
. Correct spelling and grammar
Each assignment will also have some specific requirements in addition to
those listed above.
Final Exam
A final exam will be given.
A date and time for the final exam will be posted.
Late Assignment Policy
Late assignments will not be accepted and result in a score of zero.
Individual Work Policy
All work done in this course is individual work.
Sharing of source code is not allowed.
Possession of code written by other students is not allowed.
Asking or searching for code written by other students is not allowed.
Copying another student's work is plagiarism.
Copying answers or source code from the Internet is also plagiarism.
Academic Integrity Policy
All work done in this course is individual work.
Please do not share your work with other students.
You may discuss assignments with other students, but sharing of source code
is simply not allowed. Refer to the Academic Integrity policy printed in the
campus catalog and class schedule. Violations are enforced in accordance with
the Department's policy on academic honesty.
Absence from class
A student's responsibilities include attending classes.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to inform your instructor of
the reason for the missed class (documentation may be required) and to arrange
to make up any missed assignments, exams, quizzes, and class work,
to the extent that this is possible.
Excusable absences include, but are not limited to:
Illness, injury, death of an immediate family member, etc.
See a complete list at CSUB Catalog. Search for "University Absence Policy".
Protecting your own source code
Computer science students are expected to take reasonable precautions to
safeguard their own program source code by setting file permissions on source
files and directories to 700.
This includes all source code files, not just files that are your assignments
for the current semester.
Failure to protect your source files with a permission of 700 will result in
a deduction of 10% on all assignments. Continued refusal will cause the penalty
to increase and eventually scores on all assignments will be zeros.
On Odin the command to protect a file is: chmod 700 <filename>
Protecting a directory is similar.
Contact your instructor if you need help protecting your source files.
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Your instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus during the semester.