Topics in Computer Science: Mobile Computing

Software System Design and Implementation

ITCS 6112/8112-001, ITIS 6112/8112-001

Fall 200= 9

Course Syllabus

Please note that this syllabus is subject to change over the course of the semester. Updates will= be made available on the course website.

Course Information

Time: Tuesdays and Th= ursdays, 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Location: Woodward 13= 0

Catalog Description

Introduction to the techniques involved in the planning and implementation of large software systems. Emphasis on human interface aspects of systems= . Planning software projects; software design process; top-down design; modul= ar and structured design; management of software projects; testing of software; software documentation; choosing a language for software system. =

Instructor

Dr. Jamie Payton, Assistant Professor<= /o:p>

email: = payton@uncc.edu

web: &nb= sp; ww= w.cs.uncc.edu/~payton

office: Woodward 435B

office hours: TBD in class; also by appointment

Textbook

Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s App= roach, R. Pressman, McGraw Hill, sixth edition.<= /o:p>

Optional: The Mythical Man Month: Essays on Soft= ware Engineering, 20^th Anniversary Edition. Frederick P. Brooks (ed.), Addison Wesley, first edition.

Recommended reference= : UML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the St= andard Object Modeling Language, M. Fowler, Addison-Wesley Professional, third edition.

Course Objectives=

In this class, we wil= l study the basic principles of designing, developing, and deploying software syste= ms. In this course, you will:

Learn about multiple software development processes
Learn how to capture software requirements =
Learn how to model a software system
Learn how to design/apply a software archit= ecture
Learn the basic principles of software reus= e and approaches to reuse
Learn about various software development paradigms, including aspect-oriented design
Apply this knowledge to a software developm= ent project

Grading

Student performance i= n the class will be based on in-class quizzes, take-home problem sets, two exams,= and the course project. Letter grades will be determined by a scale that is bas= ed on the performance of the class. Each graded item (assignment, exam, project deliverable) will be assigned a point value. For each item, letter grade cut-offs will be determined based on the performance of the class. The final grade cut-offs will be the sum of the cut-offs for all assignments. The let= ter grading scale for individual graded items and the final grade will be no wo= rse than a traditional scale of 90% (A) – 80% (B) – 70% (C) –= 60% (D). The point values for assignments will be structured in approximately the following= way:

Homework and quizzes: ~20%

Exam 1: ~20%

Exam 2: ~20%

Course Projects: ~40%

Assignments will be m= ade available online. Students should follow the submission instructions given = on each assignment. Submissions should be professionally formatted and should always include the author’s name. The course project is a team projec= t, and all members of a team are expected to make a significant contribution to the project. For each project deliverable, each student’s score will = be computed using a weighted team score and individual score. A grade of 0% for an individual component of any deliverable will result in a failing grade for the project; a failing grade on the course project will result in failure of the course. Details about the course project and project deliverable grading will be made available on the course website.

Students enrolled in = 8112 will be expected to complete additional work beyond the requirements of the 6112 students, including additional questions on homework assignments and exams = as well as additional project responsibilities.

Late Policy

All assignments are d= ue at the beginning of class on the posted due date unless the assignment explici= tly states otherwise. Late submissions will not be accepted unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor and only in the event of extreme circumstances.

Expectations

Attendance. While attendance is not mandatory, it is = in your best interest to come to class. If you miss class, you miss the opportunity to participate in and benefit from class discussion. You m= ay also miss important announcements, clarification, or discussion about homework assignments and exams. If you do miss class, check the course website for announcements and ask a classmate to copy their not= es.
Class Participation. All student= s are expected to participate in classroom discussion of ideas related to the topics presented. Ask questions. Critique and make suggestions for improving existing approaches. Discuss ideas. These are the things that you should be doing as a graduate student. Class participation also includes interacting with fellow students on your project team at proj= ect team meetings. Failure to participate in your group will impact your f= inal project grade.
Email. All students are expected to check their = UNCC email accounts on a regular basis for important announcements regarding course assignments, exams, and lecture clarifications.
Academic Integrity. Software development is often a team effort= . You are encouraged to discuss assignments with fellow students. However, y= ou should NEVER copy verbatim or present the ideas provided by someone else as if they were your own work. = This is unethical and is considered to be plagiarism, a serious academic offense that can result in failing the course and dismissal from the university. You must always cite the sources that you use to complete = an assignment, including conversations with classmates, and turn in a lis= t of these sources with your assignment. Also, you may not collaborate on a= ny exam. If you are found to be in violation of this policy or the university's Code of Academic Integrity, seri= ous penalties may be imposed, including course failure. You are required to read and understand the Code of Academic Integrity before completing t= he first assignment in the course.

Course Schedule

The course schedule c= an be found on the course website.