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Instruction offered by members of the Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering.
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Software Engineering
300
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Introduction to Software Engineering
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Introduction into the development and evolution of software. Covers key conceptual foundations as well as key methods and techniques used in the different phases of the software lifecycle. Technologies are selected based on their fitness for purpose towards explicitly stated project objectives for different types of project. Emphasis is on both technical and soft skill needed for high quality software and software-based products developed in teams.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-2T)
Prerequisite(s):
Computer Science 319 or 331.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Software Engineering 300 and any of Software Engineering 301, 311, 403, 411, Computer Science 301, 333, 451 or Software Engineering for Engineers 480 will not be allowed.
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Software Engineering
301
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Software Analysis and Design
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Introduction to developing large-scale, quality software, from analysis of requirements, through design, implementation, and testing. Introduction to design for non-functional properties of software. Emphasis on individual skills.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-1T-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Computer Science 319 or 331.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Software Engineering 301 and any of Software Engineering 311, Computer Science 301 or 333 will not be allowed.
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Software Engineering
403
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Software Development in Teams and Organizations
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A comparison of alternative software processes emphasizing both their strengths and weaknesses. Addresses the human, social, societal, ethical, and organizational factors inherent in real-world software development. Emphasis on team development skills in a large-scale development project.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3T)
Prerequisite(s):
Software Engineering 301 or Software Engineering for Engineers 480.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Software Engineering 403 and any of Software Engineering 411 or Computer Science 301 or 451 will not be allowed.
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Software Engineering
471
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Software Requirements Engineering
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Introduction to elicitation, modelling, expression and validation of the requirements. Techniques and methodologies for requirements engineering. Applications of requirements engineering to the management of the software development lifecycle.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(2-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Computer Science 319 or 331 or Software Engineering for Engineers 409.
Also known as:
(formerly Software Engineering for Engineers 471)
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Software Engineering
499
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Introductory Topics in Software Engineering
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Special topics at an introductory level on software development methods, technologies, or tools.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of either the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering or the Department of Computer Science.
Notes:
Consult Department (Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering) for details regarding offerings in the upcoming academic year.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Software Engineering
501
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Advanced Topics in Software Engineering
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Special topics at an advanced level on software development methods, technologies, or tools.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of either the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering or the Department of Computer Science.
Notes:
Consult Department (Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering) for details regarding offerings in the upcoming academic year.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Software Engineering
515
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Agile Software Engineering
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Investigation and application of agile software development practices.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Software Engineering 401, 403, 411, or 443.
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Software Engineering
521
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Software Reliability and Software Quality
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The principles, processes, and applications of software reliability and software quality assurance.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Software Engineering 437 or 421.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Software Engineering 521 and 637 will not be allowed.
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Software Engineering
533
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Software Performance Evaluation
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Analyzing quality requirements of large-scale software. Performance analysis, testing, and tuning techniques. Evaluating software scalability. Capacity planning methodologies. Issues related to safety, security, and availability of software.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Computer Science 457 and one of Software Engineering 300 or 301 or Software Engineering for Engineers 480.
Also known as:
(formerly Software Engineering for Engineers 533)
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Software Engineering
541
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Fundamentals of Software Evolution and Reuse
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Phenomena and approaches involved in the evolution and reuse of large-scale software, including design for modifiability and tool support. Strengths and weaknesses of industrially-current techniques as well as recent research results.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-2T)
Prerequisite(s):
Software Engineering 300 or 301 or Software Engineering for Engineers 480.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Software Engineering 541 and 641 will not be allowed.
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Also known as:
(formerly Software Engineering 531)
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Software Engineering
605
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Industrial Topics in Software Engineering
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A study of practical approaches of industrial relevance to students specializing in Software Engineering.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; Q(3-1)
Notes:
Consult Department (Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering) for details regarding offerings in the upcoming academic year.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Software Engineering
607
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Special Topics in Software Engineering
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A study of problems of particular interest to students specializing in Software Engineering.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-1)
Notes:
Consult Department (Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering) for details regarding offerings in the upcoming academic year.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Software Engineering
609
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Special Topics in Software Engineering
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A study of problems of particular interest to students specializing in Software Engineering.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; Q(3-1)
Notes:
Consult Department (Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering) for details regarding offerings in the upcoming academic year.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Software Engineering
611
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Requirements Engineering I
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The elicitation, modelling, expression, and validation of requirements.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; Q(3-1)
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Software Engineering
615
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Agile Software Engineering
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Investigation and application of agile software development practices.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-1)
Notes:
Students are expected to have some background in software development as preparation for this course.
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Software Engineering
622
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Software Release Planning
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Product release planning covers systematic methods, tools and techniques for defining the functionality of a sequence of product releases in incremental development. The planning and re-planning is established as a systematic process trying to optimize resources available towards the functionality most requested by customers and stakeholders.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-1)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Software Engineering 622 and 607.25 will not be allowed.
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Software Engineering
627
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Software Engineering Decision Support
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Provides methodological foundations of software engineering decision-making and how to apply them to make better decisions about processes, products, and resources as well as for selection of tools and techniques.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-1)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Software Engineering 627 and 625 will not be allowed.
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Software Engineering
629
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Software Engineering Standards and Models
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Formal description of algorithms for current software engineering standards and models. Trends and future development in software engineering standardization.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; Q(3-0)
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Software Engineering
639
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Advanced Software Testing
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Advanced techniques, tools and concepts in software testing including: Agile testing, acceptance testing, GUI testing, test coverage analysis, automated testing, and new developments in testing research.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Notes:
Software Engineering 437 or equivalent is recommended as preparation for this course.
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Software Engineering
641
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Software Evolution and Reuse
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Phenomena and approaches involved in the evolution and reuse of large-scale software, including design for modifiability and tool support. Strengths and weaknesses of industrially-current techniques as well as recent research results.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Software Engineering 641 and 541 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Software Engineering 301 or equivalents are recommended as preparation for this course.
Also known as:
(formerly Computer Science 601.33)
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Software Engineering
652
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Full-Course Project
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A project in either software development or software best practice and experience.
Course Hours:
6 units; F(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Software Engineering 652 and either 651 or Electrical Engineering 698 will not be allowed.
Notes:
This course is only available to MEng students with a specialization in Software Engineering. Students should register for this course in the semester when they will complete it.
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