University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module examines the key concepts in software engineering. It provides an overview of development methodologies and associated artefacts in the software lifecycle, ethical and sustainability considerations for software, high-level specifications such as requirements, software architecture and software design to guide development, project management and quality assurance. This module does not involve programming.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Undergraduate - Undergraduate - Before taking this module you must pass CS2002 and (pass CS2001 or pass CS2101)

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hr x 10 weeks lectures, 1 hr x 5 weeks tutorial/discussion.

Scheduled learning hours: 25

Guided independent study hours: 125

Assessment pattern

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

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 40%
Practical examinations : 0%
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)