Computer Science 320 - Software Engineering

In this course, students learn and gain practical experience with software engineering principles and techniques. The practical experience centers on a semester-long team project in which a software development project is carried through all the stages of the software life cycle. Topics in this course include requirements analysis, specification, design, abstraction, programming style, testing, maintenance, communication, teamwork, and software project management. Particular emphasis is placed on communication and negotiation skills and on designing and developing maintainable software. Use of computer required. Several written assignments, in-class presentations, and a term project. This course satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BS and BA CS majors.

Open to Senior and Junior Computer Science majors only. COMPSCI 220 w/C NO OPTION FOR PASS/FAIL. SATISFIES INTEGRATIVE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR CS MAJORS. MEETS WITH COMPSCI 529. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.