Software Enginering

Course Layout

Week

Topics & Subtopics

Unit Mapping

01 – Foundations

• Introduction to Software Engineering

• Overview of Software Processes

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Traditional Models – Waterfall, Iterative, Spiral

• Alternative Techniques – Rapid Application Development (RAD)

• Agile Development Models – Scrum Framework

• Extreme Programming (XP)

Unit I

02 – Process Models & Requirements

• Comparative Analysis of SDLC Models

• Product Discovery and Backlog Refinement

• Requirements Engineering Process

• Software Requirements Specification (SRS)

• Formal System Specification / Executable Specification

• Requirements Validation and Traceability

Units I & III

03 – Project Planning

• Responsibilities of a Software Project Manager

• Software Project Planning Techniques

• Project Size Metrics and Estimation Methods

• Function Point Analysis (FPA) – Basic Concepts

• Introduction to COCOMO Estimation Models

Unit II

04 – Scheduling & Risk Management

• COCOMO Models – Basic, Intermediate, Complete

• Scheduling Concepts – CPM & PERT

• Network Analysis Diagrams

• Risk Management – Identification, Assessment, Mitigation

Unit II

05 – Modelling & Design Concepts

• Translating Requirement Models into Design Models

• Elements of Software Modelling and Design

• Design Process and Design Concepts

• Principles of Modular Design

• Cohesion and Coupling

Unit IV

06 – Design Notations & Tools

• Design Notations: DFD, Flowcharts, Decision Tables

• Creating and Interpreting Data Flow Diagrams

• Analysis Modelling – Elements of Analysis Model

• Architectural Mapping using Data Flow

Unit IV

07 – DevOps Integration

• DevOps – Core Elements and Lifecycle

• Adoption of DevOps in Software Projects

• Overview of DevOps Tools and Practices

Unit IV

08 – Coding Standards & Code Review

• Coding Standards and Guidelines

• Code Review Techniques

Unit V

09 – Software Testing Fundamentals

• Testing Basics and Objectives

• Black-Box and White-Box Testing

• Integration and System Testing

Unit V

10 – Maintenance Concepts

• Characteristics of Software Maintenance

• Software Maintenance Process Models

• Software Reverse Engineering

• Estimation of Maintenance Cost

Unit V

11 – Reviews & Inspections

• Reviews, Walkthroughs, and Inspections

• Managing Changing Requirements

• Requirements Traceability and Validation Review

Unit III

12 – Course Integration & Case Study

• Case Studies on Process Model Choices
• Case Studies on Design Approaches

• Case Studies on Software Review Techniques

• Case Studies on Conducting Feasibility Studies

All Units (Integration)