University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module introduces students to the concepts of software architecture and design as aids to developing good quality software. It covers: Architecture description (architecture elements, architecture styles, architecture documentation); Architecture design (processes for architecture design and evaluation); Software design (principles, patterns, anti-patterns, design documentation and evaluation); Architecture and design-driven implementation; and Ethical considerations in software architecture and design.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Undergraduate - Before taking this module you must pass CS3099. Postgraduate - Before taking this module you must pass CS5031

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hr x 11 weeks lectures, 1 hr x 6 weeks tutorial/discussion class.

Scheduled learning hours: 28

Guided independent study hours: 122

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%


Re-assessment: 3-hour Examination = 40%, Existing Coursework = 60%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC Module coordinator(s): Director of Postgraduate Teaching - Computer Science (dopgt-cs@st-andrews.ac.uk)
Module coordinator email dopgt-cs@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Be able to explain the relevance of software architecture and design to different software development methodologies
• Be able to list the key elements of software architecture and design
• Be able to identify the architecture styles and design patterns of existing software systems
• Be able to specify the software architecture and design given non-trivial system descriptions
• Be able to implement systems conformant with software architecture and design specifications