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CSTP 1204: Software Analysis and Design
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Computer Systems Tech Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course students are exposed to the pillars of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Students explore and apply the concepts required to analyze, design, create, install and document a systems project through individual and team exercises. This course also introduces the Java programming language. All programming in this course is done in Java as a primary Object-Oriented language.
Students learn how to practice Object-Oriented Modelling techniques using the Unified Modelling Language (UML) as well as being introduced to the fundamentals of Project Management. Agile frameworks and SCRUM are used in sample mock team projects.
Using Object-Oriented Design (OOD), students learn how to identify classes and build the domain model. Learners learn the key players and stakeholders in a typical project and their roles. Various testing types such as unit testing, feature testing, regression testing, user acceptance testing, smoke testing, and functional testing are also introduced.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CSTP 1105.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe Java Object-Oriented features
- Describe the software development life cycle
- Use Java programming interface and inheritance support to implement proper Object hierarchy and Object-Oriented design
- Analyze methods for initiating a project
- Prepare project analysis and plans
- Prepare UML models for software design
- Design software using object-oriented best practices
- Prepare a software project for deployment
- Analyze user feedback in order to refine a design and grow a system
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Programming assignments |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
un-announced quick tests |
Course topics
- Java programming language
- Java Object Oriented features
- A software life cycle (SDLC)
- The methods for initiating projects
- Agile development paradigm
- UML models for software design
- Using object-oriented to design software
- Project tests
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.