Introduction to Software Engineering (OPEN UNI)

Prerequisites and co-requisites The required prerequisite is that the learning outcomes of the following courses are accomplished: Introduction to Information Processing Science

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

• describe the principles, define the key concepts and use professional terminology of software engineering,
• describe software engineering as a professional practice and a field of industry,
• describe and work following professional practices that are important for software engineers,
• describe contemporary software processes and choose appropriate ones for specific situations,
• describe and apply valid problem identification and structuring methods in software engineering,
• identify and apply some contemporary software engineering models, methods and tools, as well as
• describe the necessity of continuing learning and professional development

Mode of delivery Blended teaching Zoom lectures that will be recorded, group exercises, independent work, total 133h

Will be given at the beginning of the course.

Moodle assignments and group work. Group work can be completed remotely and also replaced by an essay. Assessment is based on Moodle assignments and essays. Fully online participation is possible.

Numerical scale 1-5 or fail

Language of instruction Finnish

Timing The course is held in the autumn semester, during period 2.

Target group Open university students.

Person responsible Markku Oivo