Summary

This course teaches the basics of developing real-world software, i.e., software that is large and complex, is developed by a team, evolves and needs to be maintained, and can cause serious harm if it fails. Students develop an Android app and do a lot of programming.

Content

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

• CS-305 Software Engineering (strict requirement, no exceptions)

Important concepts to start the course

First and foremost, students taking Software Engineering must be proficient Java programmers. Without a good prior knowledge of Java, it is very difficult to keep up with the pace of the class. Familiarity with Android development is a plus but not required.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

• Design mobile apps
• Coordinate a team of developers

Transversal skills

• Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.
• Assess progress against the plan, and adapt the plan as appropriate.
• Assess one's own level of skill acquisition, and plan their on-going learning goals.
• Manage priorities.
• Take feedback (critique) and respond in an appropriate manner.

Teaching methods

Team-based project

Expected student activities

Work with team members to complete a substantial project

Assessment methods

Throughout the semester (contrôle continu).

Grade determined based on both team and individual performance in the project.

Supervision

Resources

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

No

Websites

• http://sweng.epfl.ch/