CSC 340: Software Engineering: 3 hours

Description

Students learn about the details of leading software engineering methodologies and how to implement the associated techniques. Prerequisite: (CSC 121 or ITSC 121) and CSC 150.

Goals for CSC 340 are:

1. Learn the fundamentals of software engineering
2. Learn the fundamentals of Agile
3. Practice the aspects of Agile and SE on a real campus project
4. Work on a team

Course outcomes for CSC 340 are:

• Upon completion of CSC 340, students will understand:
  • the techniques associated with current software engineering techniques (specifically Agile)
  • how to practice such techniques
  • the issues associated with communicating with a customer
  • how to write quality artifacts for a project and present them
  • how to refine their work

Program outcomes for CSC 340 are:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. (Computing student learning outcome 1)
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program\x92s discipline. (Computing student learning outcome 2)
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. (Computing student learning outcome 3)
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal, ethical, and moral principles. (Computing student learning outcome 4)
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program\x92s discipline. (Computing student learning outcome 5)
6. Learn new areas of technology. (Computing student learning outcome 6)
7. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. (Computer Science student learning outcome 1)
8. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment. (Computing and Information Systems student learning outcome 1)
9. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats. (Cyber Security student learning outcome 1)

Integration

1. Self learning at the introductory level by requiring students to learn at least one aspect of Agile programming on their own and use it during the semester.
2. Note taking at the application level by requiring students to take quality notes from meetings and grading those notes
3. Technical writing at the application level by quality artifacts and documentation to be in a final form
4. Team work at the application level by
   • requiring most (if not all) project work to be done in teams. Switching team members during the semester should be considered
   • having the roles in the team chance throughout the semester
5. Professional at the application level by requiring students to treat all team meetings in a professional context and preparing their work to be at the professional level instead of homework level.
6. Security at the application level by requiring all work on software to include a section on the security issues
7. Ethics at the application level by
   • requiring all work on software to include a section on ethical issues
   • covering cases of software failure and the ethics associated with that
8. Verbal communication at the application level by requiring each team to make at least two presentations to the class.

Details

• Professor: Dr. Cathy Bareiss
• Office SB 31
• Class Time: 11:00-11:50 TR
• Lab Time: 3:30-5:00 R
• Class Location: S 030
• Textbook: Student membership in ACM

Course Content

Policies

Assignments

Extra credit will not be the standard policy in this class. If the need arises, an exception might be made but the decision will be made based on the entire class for the entire class. This will not done for an individual

Grades

Your grades are made up of:

• Grade scale
  • 93% <= average <= 100% → A
  • 90% <= average < 93% → A-
  • 87% <= average < 90% → B+
  • 83% <= average < 87% → B
  • 80% <= average < 83% → B-
  • 77% <= average < 80% → C+
  • 73% <= average < 77% → C
  • 70% <= average < 73% → C-
  • 67% <= average < 70% → D+
  • 63% <= average < 67% → D
  • 60% <= average < 63% → D-
  • 0% <= average < 60% → F

Tentative Schedule

Campus Integrity Policy

The student handbook (p. 156) states: “Any act of deceit, falsehood or stealing by unethically copying or using someone else’s work in an academic situation is strictly prohibited.

1. A student found guilty of plagiarism or cheating will receive an “F”(zero) for that particular paper, assignment or exam. Should this occur, the professor will have an interview with the student and will submit a written report of the incident to the academic dean.
2. If a second offense should occur, the student will be asked to appear before the professor, the academic dean and the vice president for student development.
   
   

The student should realize that at this point continuation in a course and even his/her academic career may be in jeopardy. In the event of a recommendation for dismissal, the matter shall be referred to the Student Development Committee.”

AI Use Policy

It is expected that any coursework (including, but not limited to, essays, papers, exams, projects, and lab reports) submitted by a student will be a product of their own creation, demonstrating their achievement of the learning outcomes related to the assigned task. With this in mind, note that submitting work that includes unauthorized or undocumented use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be considered as cheating or plagiarism. If you are unsure about appropriate use of AI on a given assignment, talk with your professor.

Services

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law which provides civil rights protection for people with disabilities. Bethel University, in compliance with equal access laws, requests that students with disabilities seeking to acquire accommodations make an appointment with the Center for Academic Success—Disability Services. It is located in the Miller-Moore Academic Center, 033. You may also phone 574-807-7460 or email rachel.kennedy@betheluniversity.com.edu for an appointment.

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