Computer Science 320 - Software Engineering
Spring
2026
01AA
F 9:05AM 9:55AM
UMass Amherst
76928
Herter Hall room 231
77004,77167,77171
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 juniors and seniors in Computer Science or Informatics. COMPSCI 220 w/C MEETS WITH COMPSCI 429 DISCUSSION 01AA.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.