Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

You can select the most appropriate process model for a software project. You can apply different software development processes and practices. You can create a project plan and schedule for a small-scale software project. You can discuss about different kinds of software project types (customer specific, product development, continuous development, and globally distributed development) and processes suitable to them.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 08.03.2021 - 17.05.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Casper Lassenius, Maria Paasivaara

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Casper Lassenius, Maria Paasivaara

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Software processes. Software project planning and management. Project organization. Different project types (bespoke, software product and distributed projects). Communication and global software development.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Assignments and learning diaries.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures 36 h (4 h / week). Independent work 97 h: Learning diaries, assignments. Total 133 h.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Article collection, videos, lecture recordings, lecture slides.

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Replaces former courses CSE-E4600 Software Project Management.

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    CS-C3150 (Introduction to) Software Engineering, TU-A1100 Tuotantotalous 1 (industrial engineering). In case Bachelors Degree has been awarded in a university other than Aalto University, equivalent courses are acceptable.

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