Courses & Units

Software Design and Development KIT206

Introduction

This unit focuses on the design, implementation and testing phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The unit develops practical skills in designing, implementing and testing desktop computer programs, focusing on ones having graphical user interfaces that communicate with data sources. Modern software tools and techniques to support designing, programming, and testing will be utilised. Students will explore the concepts of object-oriented modelling and programming and also Agile development methodologies. By the end of the unit, students will know the principles of how to design, implement and test a system from a requirements specification, and have the knowledge and skills required to conduct a user-centred approach to the main tasks typically required in these phases.

Summary

Unit name	Software Design and Development
Unit code	KIT206
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Doctor Muhammad Bilal Amin
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options	Available to
Hobart	Semester 1	On-Campus	International	Domestic
Hobart	Spring school	On-Campus	International	Domestic
Launceston	Semester 1	On-Campus	International	Domestic
Launceston	Spring school	On-Campus	International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Spring school	23/10/2023	7/11/2023	30/11/2023	7/1/2024
Semester 1	20/2/2023	21/3/2023	10/4/2023	28/5/2023

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Apply the SDLC process using industry-relevant principles and practices
Produce an object-oriented application design using industry relevant software design tools and techniques;
Develop and implement a software test plan using industry relevant tools and techniques;
Develop a software application that implements a design specification;
Collaborate on a software design, development, and testing project as an effective project team member.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
029999	$1,037.00	$1,037.00	not applicable	$2,522.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT101 or KIT107

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1 x 2 hrs. lecture in week 1 7 x 2 hrs. online workshops in weeks 2-8 7 x 2 hrs. tutorials conducted in computer labs starting from week 3 Independent learning (~approx. 2 hrs. per week), 4 self-paced learning modules for SDLC, OOD, Testing and implementation with exercises through the unit MyLO page
Assessment	In-semester test (15%)\|Software design (25%)\|Software testing report (25%)\|Software design implementation (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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