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49263 Software Analysis and Design

6cp; 3hpw
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: D Davis

The aim of this subject is to introduce the issues and basic principles of software requirements elicitation, analysis and documentation, software design methods, implementation and system delivery, including patterns and architectural frameworks. The objectives are to develop a requirements and design framework into which more detailed material regarding specific aspects of requirements and design techniques and issues fit, including structured and object-orientated methodologies, validation issues, design mechanisms (historical and current), and software architectural frameworks. Issues related to high-level design, low-level design, software design patterns with emphasis on software development processes, process models development paradigms, development methodologies, and management of these activities are included.

Assessment: Project documentation (50 per cent), assignments (30 per cent) and informal examinations (20 per cent).

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus


For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49263.htm

Fee information

2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.