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UQU Programs
Software Engineering

Software Modelling and Analysis

SE2301
3 hours English

Software Modelling and Analysis

Software Design and Architecture
SE2203 Requirements Engineering
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction to Software Design and Architecture / Importance and principles / Role in software development lifecycle
2 Software Modeling and Design Methods / Static Modeling / Object and Class Structuring / Dynamic Interaction Modeling / Finite State Machines / State-Dependent Dynamic Interaction Modeling
3 Design Patterns / Creational, Structural, and Behavioral Patterns / Application of Design Patterns
4 Architectural Styles and Views / Layered, Client/Server, and Component-Based Architectures / Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA) / Real-Time and Concurrent Architectures
5 Designing Software Architectures / Subsystem Architectural Design / Object-Oriented Software Architecture Design / Client/Server and Distributed Systems / Service-Oriented and Component-Based Architectures
6 Software Quality Attributes and Architecture Assessment / Key Quality Attributes (Performance, Scalability, Security, etc.) / Methods for Architecture Assessment
7 Software Architecture Solutions / Software Interfaces / Methods for Architecture Assessment
8 Emerging Trends in Software Design and Architecture / Microservices Architecture / Cloud-Native Architectures / AI-Driven Architectural Design
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Explain core concepts, principles, and methodologies of software design and architecture.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Interactive Discussions
Assessment Methods Quizzes, Assignments, Exams
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Assess software architectures based on quality attributes such as performance, security, and usability.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Interactive Discussions
Assessment Methods Quizzes, Assignments, Exams
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Apply modeling techniques, such as static and dynamic modeling, to create detailed software designs.

Teaching Strategy Exercises, Group projects
Assessment Methods Assignments, Project reports and presentations
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Analyze and evaluate different software architectural styles and design patterns for specific needs.

Teaching Strategy Exercises, Group projects
Assessment Methods Assignment, Project reports and presentations
2.3 Mapped to: S2

Design scalable, maintainable, and reliable software architectures for various software applications.

Teaching Strategy Exercises, Group projects
Assessment Methods Assignments, Project reports and presentations
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrate an understanding of professional responsibilities and ethical considerations in software design and architecture decisions.

Teaching Strategy Role-playing ethical scenarios, Reflection case study
Assessment Methods Ethical case study evaluation
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Collaborate effectively within a team to design and evaluate software architectures.

Teaching Strategy Group Projects, Tutorials
Assessment Methods Group Project
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes
15%
Projects
15%
Assignments
10%
Mid Term
20%
Final Exam
40%
Total
100%