This course provides an overview of software engineering practices used for development and management of information systems. Students are introduced to a variety of software development processes and major phases included in a software development lifecycle such as planning, requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing, documentation, and maintenance. Different modeling tools and documentation skills are also discussed in this course. An introduction to project management issues and tools is also provided to give students a clear understanding about different roles and responsibilities of the members of a software development team. Students also apply these skills on a case study to complete a team project.
Prerequisites
MATH 1120 with a 'C' and CMPT 2225 with a 'C'.
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What you will learn
- Introduction to Software Engineering
Software Quality Measures
Members of Software Development Team
Software Development Process
Software Development Lifecycle
Tools and Techniques for Process Modeling
Development Strategies
Planning and Managing a Project
Feasibility Study
Tracking Progress
Effort Estimation
Risk Management
Fact-Finding Techniques
Capturing Requirements
Structured vs. Object-Oriented Analysis
Requirement Modeling Tools
Requirement Documentation
User Interface Design
Data Modeling and Design
Designing the Architecture
Object-Oriented Design and UML Design Tools
Systems Implementation and Testing Process
Programming Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines
Structured vs. Object-Oriented Implementation Issues
Programming and Scripting Languages
Programming Environments and Development Tools
Software Faults and Failures and Testing Issues
Quality Assurance: Unit, Integration, and System Testing
Documentation
Maintenance Techniques and Tools
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41671 |
January 5, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.