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COMP30830

Academic Year 2025/2026

Software Engineering (Conv) (COMP30830)

Subject:
Computer Science
College:
Science
School:
Computer Science
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Alessio Ferrari
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is a core module on the MSc Computer Science (Conversion) and Higher Diploma in Computer Science Programmes. Software engineering focuses on the processes and techniques fundamental to the creation of reliable, software systems. This module will cover the core concepts and tools used in software engineering. This is a focus on developing sound fundamentals in the areas of requirements engineering, process models, software design, architecture, design patterns and software testing. This module is 100% continuous assessment, whereby the students will be involved in a significant group software engineering project. The lectures will provide students with the skills needed for the design and developement of software systems in a team driven environment.

If students are permitted to use generative AI tools in assignments, that will be indicated in the assignment specification.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures required of a software engineer in the development of software systems as part of a team.
2. Demonstrate how to design a complex software system with identification and consideration of functional and non-functional requirements.
3. Implement a complex software system as part of a team with regards to architecture design, component interaction, division of labour, tools, version control, etc.
4. Demonstrate and understanding of software architecture, software testing, and user acceptance testing.

Indicative Module Content:

Software Requirements
IDE & Git
Working in teams
Agile and Scrum
Databases
API Request
Testing
Flask/Web Architectures
Software Architectures and Software Design

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

64
Lectures

22
Practical

24
Total

110

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Group project work to build a fully operational Web application hosted on cloud services.
2 lectures per week and lab sessions.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

The students are expected to be familiar with Python and JavaScript development.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Group Work Assignment: Group Software Engineering project, including software artefacts, project report, group video demo, plus individual videos. Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
100
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Mr Cormac Murray Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 33 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 09:00 - 10:50
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