L3 Unit 2, Principles of Software Engineering

Level 3, Unit 2 - Principles of Software Engineering (10 credits)

1. understand the role of the target audience.	2. understand strategies for maintaining quality.	3. adopt suitable methods to match circumstances.
1.1 compare the user role in a range of software development models.	2.1 demonstrate quality strategies through small scale projects.	3.1 compare formal and agile methods.
1.2 explain principles of user interface design.	2.2 establish clear communication channels with critical reviewers.	3.2 explain the different demands of large scale and small scale projects.
1.3 describe methods for providing feedback to users from errors in the code.	2.3 identify design techniques to reduce risk.	3.3 specify a documentation strategy.
1.4 receive user feedback and act positively.	2.4 explain and demonstrate the importance of courage and persistence in solving problems.	3.4 compare procedural and object oriented programming.
1.5 describe the rationale for release early, release often.	2.5 explain a sound testing strategy.	3.5 describe an open source community project and its methods.