School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Software Architectures and Design
  • Unit Code

    CSI3106
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Naeem Khalid JANJUA

Description

This unit focuses on the study of approaches and techniques for software system design and software architecture. A software architecture outlines the components of a system and the interactions between those components, and provides the key elements for controlling and evolving the software system. This unit will examine various design models, different types of software architectures and their roles, architecture analysis and creation as well as methods of documenting an architecture.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed CSI2343.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify elements required for creating a high quality software architecture.
  2. Design and develop different architectural models of software using appropriate methods.
  3. Implement software architecture and conduct analysis to assess software quality.
  4. Incorporate diverse perspectives on software architecture by collaborating with others.

Unit Content

  1. Introduction to software design.
  2. Design strategies and models.
  3. Design assessments and verification.
  4. Software architectures, their benefits and limitations.
  5. Common architectural patterns.
  6. Using appropriate patterns to produce an architectural structure.
  7. Documenting an architectural structure: Architecting notations, techniques and processes.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 1 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

Learning will be through lectures and follow-up practical sessions. Development of practical skills will be within workshops and team situations.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentSoftware architectures and design problems30%
Case StudySoftware architectures and implementation45%
PresentationVideo reflection of final software architecture25%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentSoftware architectures and design problems30%
Case StudySoftware architectures and implementation45%
PresentationVideo reflection of final software architecture25%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Software Architectures and Design
  • Unit Code

    CSI3106
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Naeem Khalid JANJUA

Description

This unit focuses on the study of approaches and techniques for software system design and software architecture. A software architecture outlines the components of a system and the interactions between those components, and provides the key elements for controlling and evolving the software system. This unit will examine various design models, different types of software architectures and their roles, architecture analysis and creation as well as methods of documenting an architecture.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed CSI2343.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify elements required for creating a high quality software architecture.
  2. Design and develop different architectural models of software using appropriate methods.
  3. Implement software architecture and conduct analysis to assess software quality.
  4. Incorporate diverse perspectives on software architecture by collaborating with others.

Unit Content

  1. Introduction to software design.
  2. Design strategies and models.
  3. Design assessments and verification.
  4. Software architectures, their benefits and limitations.
  5. Common architectural patterns.
  6. Using appropriate patterns to produce an architectural structure.
  7. Documenting an architectural structure: Architecting notations, techniques and processes.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 1 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

Learning will be through lectures and follow-up practical sessions. Development of practical skills will be within workshops and team situations.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentSoftware architectures and design problems30%
Case StudySoftware architectures and implementation45%
PresentationVideo reflection of final software architecture25%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentSoftware architectures and design problems30%
Case StudySoftware architectures and implementation45%
PresentationVideo reflection of final software architecture25%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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