Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Software Development Tools | ||
Code | COMP220 | ||
Coordinator |
Mr ST Coope Computer Science Sebastian.Coope@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce students to a range of techniques and tools, beginning to be used in modern, large-scale industrial software development. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Express the general ideas, advantages, and methods of using software development tools |
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(LO2) Use Ant, JUnit and Eclipse both individually and jointly as tools for Automated Testing, Continuous Integration and Test Driven Programming |
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(LO3) Solve problems related to Automated Testing, Continuous Integration and Test Driven Programming using software development tools JUnit, Ant and Eclipse. |
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(S1) Information skills - Information accessing:[Locating relevant information] [Identifying and evaluating information sources] |
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(S2) Skills in using technology - Using common applications (work processing, databases, spreadsheets etc.) |
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(S3) Time and project management - Personal action planning |
Syllabus |
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The module will cover the following aspects of modern contemporary software engineering. Each one will be analysed in terms of its utility in software development, its implementation in a specific software tool. (Note that this list of topics is indicative only.) Introduction and general methodological questions (2 lectures) EXtreme Programming Methodology Eclipse and Java (3 lectures) Eclipse and JUnit (3 lectures) Introducing Ant (4 lectures) Ant: Datatypes and Properties (5 lectures) Ant: Nested Builds (1 lecture) More on Testing and JUnit (3 lectures) Ant, Testing and JUnit (3 lectures) Ant: Capturing JUnit test results (3 lectures) Eclipse and Ant (3 lectures) |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work Due to Covid-19, in 2021/22, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions. (a) Hybrid delivery (b) Fully online delivery and assessment (c) Standard on-campus delivery |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
30 |
10 |
40 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 110 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
(220) Written Exam There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 150 | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
(220.2) Lab test There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 0 | 10 | ||||
(220.1) Class test There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 0 | 10 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |