Students learn the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). They learn software requirements collection and analysis, software design and implementation, software testing and deployment, through individual and team exercises.
Students learn the Object-Oriented Modelling techniques and the Unified Modelling Language (UML). They learn how to identify classes and draw their UML diagrams. They learn design patterns and implement their designs using a computer programming language such as Java and C#. They learn software testing techniques such as unit testing and system testing. They learn to use Git for version control.
They also study the fundamentals of software project management using Agile frameworks and SCRUM.
Prerequisites
CSTP 1130 or equivalent, taken prior to or concurrently.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Agile software development paradigm
- Software project requirement collection and analysis
- Object-oriented design
- Unified Modelling Language (UML)
- Design patterns in software design
- Develop object-oriented software
- Unit test and system test
- Software deployment
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41718 |
January 4, 2027 to April 15, 2027 |
Lab | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.