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SOFT3202: Software Construction and Design 2
2025 unit information
This unit is a sequel of Software Construction and Design I (SOFT2201). It introduces advanced concepts which build on the topics of SOFT2201. SOFT3202 covers topics including software validation and verification, the theory of testing, and advanced design patterns. The unit has a strong focus on the theoretical underpinning of software design. In the labs the theory is applied with contemporary tools with concrete examples.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Computer Science |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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SOFT2201 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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INFO3220 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Explain processes and elements in object-oriented design
- LO2. Apply advanced object-oriented design approaches to software design
- LO3. Apply advanced object-oriented design principles to implementation using an OO programming language
- LO4. Discuss and apply testing techniques to software systems
- LO5. Dscuss and apply software validation/verification techniques to Software systems.
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