Software Engineering (DAT240)

The students will learn to apply software development methodologies such as agile and project management tools in developing a large group software project. Learn about various programming paradigms such as objected oriented programming, functional, etc. Learn to identify the difference between these paradigms and their limitations.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

DAT240

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring, Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English

Offered by

Content

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th.

  • Software development methodologies for example, agile methodologies such as scrum, kanban, project management tools (for design, tracking issues, sprints etc)
  • Programming paradigms such as object oriented programming, functional programming, procedural programming with emphasis on strong typed languages
  • SOLID principle, Design Patterns, Generics
  • Advanced data structures and algorithms
  • Concurrency
  • Use of compilers, build tools
  • Use of version control (git) and coding in teams

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • Use of strongly typed programming languages
  • Objected oriented programming and polymorphism
  • Software engineering and development methodologies such as agile (scrum and kanban)
  • SOLID principles and design patterns
  • Best coding practices
  • Concurrency
  • Testing, debugging, version control, code review

Skills:

  • Be capable of designing and developing complex software systems.
  • Know how to apply design patterns

General competence:

  • Capable of developing and managing advanced software projects

Required prerequisite knowledge

One of the following alternatives:
DAT110 Introduction to Programming
DAT120 Introduction to Programming, DAT320 Operating Systems and Systems Programming
DAT320 Operating Systems and Systems Programming

Recommended prerequisites

DAT200 Algorithms and Datastructures, DAT220 Database Systems, DAT320 Operating Systems and Systems Programming

Exam

Project assignment with corrective oral hearing

The final grade (A-F) is 100% based on the group project and the corresponding oral exam. The project consists of one large assignment demonstrating the application of concepts and techniques learned in the course. The project is to be performed in a group. The grade (A-F) for the project will be based on the submitted project assignment including program code and the corresponding oral exam. The groups must successfully explain their project implementation in detail during the oral exam to get the final grade.If a student fails the project, she/he has to take the project next time the course is lectured.

Coursework requirements

Oral presentation, Compulsory assignments

Three compulsory individual lab exercises (programming and written exercises). All compulsory exercises must be approved to take part in the final project. Approval may take place through the QuickFeed system for automated evaluation, followed by in-lab approval.

Completion of compulsory lab assignments are to be made within the allotted time period. Absence due to illness or for other reasons must be communicated as soon as possible to the laboratory personnel. One cannot expect that provisions for completion of the lab assignments at other times are made unless prior arrangements with the laboratory personnel have been agreed upon.

Failure to complete the assigned labs on time or not having them approved will result in barring from taking the project of the course.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Vinay Jayarama Setty

Course teacher:

Glenn Frode Henriksen

Head of Department:

Tom Ryen

Method of work

Lectures, individual programming tasks and a project that must be done in groups.

4 hours lectures and 4 hours exercise per week.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Advanced programming (BID100_1) 5
Software Engineering (DAT210_1) 10

Open for

Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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