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COMP SCI 1106 - Introduction to Software Engineering

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: Semester 2
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Co-Requisite: COMP SCI 1015, COMP SCI 1101, COMP SCI 1102, COMP SCI 1201, ENG 1002, ENG 1003, MECH ENG 1100, MECH ENG 1101, MECH ENG 1102, MECH ENG 1103, MECH ENG 1104 or MECH ENG 1105
Incompatible: COMP SCI 2006
Assessment: Written exam and/or assignments
Syllabus:

This course provides a general introduction to software engineering. It introduces concepts such as software processes and agile methods, and essential software development activities, from initial specification through to system maintenance. Formalisms and tools to assist in software development are also presented, including common design patterns and UML notation. There is a focus on software testing, from unit testing to the testing of software releases. Project management , software security, professional software engineering practice, ICT codes of ethics, and IT governance will also be covered. Case studies provide practical examples for many of these concepts.

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Undergraduate
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Units
 EFTSL
Amount
3
 0.125
          
  


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 2 Mon 11/08/2025 Wed 20/08/2025 Fri 19/09/2025 Fri 31/10/2025


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22484 WR18 27 FULL 7 Aug - 18 Sep Thursday 4pm - 5pm Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 4pm - 5pm Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
22863 WR17 30 1 6 Aug - 17 Sep Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
22864 WR16 30 4 5 Aug - 16 Sep Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
22865 WR15 30 24 4 Aug - 15 Sep Monday 4pm - 5pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 4pm - 5pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
22866 WR14 30 22 7 Aug - 18 Sep Thursday 3pm - 4pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 3pm - 4pm Petroleum Engineering, G04, Teaching Room
22867 WR13 30 28 6 Aug - 17 Sep Wednesday 4pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 4pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM218, Teaching Room
22868 WR12 30 24 5 Aug - 16 Sep Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
22869 WR11 30 13 6 Aug - 17 Sep Wednesday 9am - 10am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 9am - 10am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
22870 WR10 24 17 8 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 9am - 10am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 9am - 10am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
22871 WR09 26 16 8 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 2pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG07, Teaching Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 2pm - 3pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG07, Teaching Room
22872 WR08 24 12 5 Aug - 16 Sep Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Petroleum Engineering, G13, Teaching Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Petroleum Engineering, G13, Teaching Room
22873 WR07 24 11 4 Aug - 15 Sep Monday 2pm - 3pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 2pm - 3pm Barr Smith South, 2052, Teaching Room
22874 WR06 27 5 7 Aug - 18 Sep Thursday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG07, Teaching Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG07, Teaching Room
22875 WR05 21 18 4 Aug - 15 Sep Monday 3pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG06, Teaching Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 3pm - 4pm Engineering & Mathematics, EMG06, Teaching Room
22876 WR04 24 17 6 Aug - 17 Sep Wednesday 2pm - 3pm Petroleum Engineering, G13, Teaching Room
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 2pm - 3pm Petroleum Engineering, G13, Teaching Room
22877 WR03 24 21 8 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 10am - 11am Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
22878 WR02 24 14 8 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 11am - 12pm Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 11am - 12pm Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
22879 WR01 24 19 8 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 3pm - 4pm Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 3pm - 4pm Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22880 LE01 445 232 29 Jul - 16 Sep Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
1 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 1pm - 2pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 1pm - 2pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
Note: For an enriching and interactive learning experience, it is highly recommended to attend the lecture in person. While the lecture will be recorded, it is primarily intended for review purposes and for individuals who cannot attend due to special circumstances. Please check MyUni for details once enrolled.