Introduction to Software Engineering
CSE 2410


Instructor: Phil Bernhard, Ph.D.
Office: Engineering Complex 249, 674-7294
Email: pbernhar@cs.fit.edu
Prerequisite: CSE 2010 or ECE 2502 or ECE 2552
Office Hours: See my web site

Texts:
Ian Sommerville, Software Engineering, Sixth Edition, Addison-Wesley, ISBN - 0-201-39815-X.

FIT Catalog Course Description:
Principals of software engineering and preparation for productive team membership. Team exercises focus on topics such as requirements definition, change management, project planning, estimating, test planning, quality assurance and configuration management planning.

Reading:
The course will begin with Chapter 1 in the book, and continue on through sequentially. In general, the course will follow the book very closely. However, supplemental information will be provided as well, primarily in the form of journal articles.

Exams:
There will be a midterm and a final exam, both are closed book and closed notes, and both will be in-class.

Makeups:
Unless arrangements are worked out in advance, missed tests cannot be made up, and 5 points per day will be deducted for late project submissions. If you are forced to miss class on the day something is due, let me know ahead of time, in writing, preferably by email.

Grading:
Final grade will be determined as follows (approximately): assignments - 15% project - 15%, midterm - 35%, and final - 35%.

Important Dates:
9/1 - Last day to drop without a W
10/9 or 10/16 - Midterm week.
10/20 - Last day to drop with a W
12/9 - Last day of classes