Software Engineering Major

Code MAAAGT

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About this Major

This major reflects the modern engineering approach to developing software. It covers all areas of the systems development life-cycle, including analysis, design, implementation and testing.

Code

MAAAGT

Availability & Campus

Location	Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
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Details

Structure

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CSP2108	Introduction to Mobile Applications Development	15
CSI2312	Foundations of Software Engineering	15
CSI2441	Applications Development	15
CSI2343	Object-oriented Analysis and Design	15
CSI3105	Software Testing	15
CSI3106	Software Architectures and Design	15
Elective Unit	x 2	30

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

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Notes

Learning Outcomes

Apply broad knowledge of concepts, principles and techniques in the discipline of software engineering, including development methodologies, architectures and testing of software.
Interpret and analyse complex problems and scenarios to design suitable software solutions.
Apply discipline knowledge, problem solving and creative thinking skills to develop software that realises designs and solves problems.
Demonstrate technological literacy by finding, evaluating and using relevant tools and information from a range of sources.
Communicate software engineering concepts, architectures and designs clearly and coherently to technical and non-technical audiences.
Appreciate the role of diversity and a global outlook when designing software.
Work collaboratively within a development team and demonstrate initiative when engaging in software development projects.
Demonstrate autonomous and ongoing learning in the area of software engineering to ensure continued relevance of skills and knowledge.

Career Opportunities

Possible future job titles

Software Developer, Software Engineer, Software Project Manager, Systems Analyst, Software Analyst, Systems Architect, Programmer

This Major can be studied in the following courses

Bachelor of Computer Science

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