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Introduction to software engineering

Individual course

Please note that this course is available in spring 2024 only in Finnish under the name Johdatus ohjelmistotuotantoon

Course content

  • Properties of different types of software, embedded, productised/tailored, service-based – especially from the customer point of view.
  • Requirements definition and customer-vendor communication. Participation in creation of the requirement documentation with the vendor. Paradigms and notations used in requirements (e.g. the most common UML notations). Non-technical uses like user experience and IPR.
  • Principles of SW life-cycle models – especially from stake-holder point of view.
  • Know that different phases of SW development and the customer role in each.

Learning outcomes

After the course student understands how different types of software is developed in a professional way and what kind of knowledge and skills it requires. The ultimate goal is efficient participation in software projects in various stakeholder roles, for instance as an expert or customer.

Completion methods

Exam and exercise work are required, latest details are available at Moodle.

More information in the Tampere University study guide.

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ohjelmisto, ohjelmistokehitys, devaus, devaaja, UX, käytettävyys, käyttäjäkokemus

Responsible teachers

Tampere University
Tero Ahtee
Tampere University
Valentina Lenarduzzi

Further information about the studies

Tampere University
Teemu Rauhala, ICT coordinator

Contact person for applications

FITech Network University
Fanny Qvickström, Student services specialist
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Category:
ICT studies
Topics:
Software engineering,
Software systems
Course code:
COMP.SE.100
Study credits:
5 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Course level:
Teaching period:
8.1.–12.5.2024
Application start date:
07.11.2023
Application deadline:
Application period has ended
Host university:
Tampere University
Who can apply:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Teaching method:
Contact,
Online
Place of contact learning:
Tampere
Teaching language:
Finnish
General prerequisites:
Course Programming 1: Introduction is recommended.
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