Computer Science 620 - AdvSoftwareEng:Synth&Develpmnt

Spring
2026
01
3.00
Madeline Endres

M W 4:00PM 5:15PM

UMass Amherst
85084
Computer Science Bldg rm 142
mendres@umass.edu
Introduces students to the principal activities involved in developing high-quality software systems. Topics include: requirements analysis, formal specification methods, process definition, software design, and risk management.

Open to graduate Computer Science students only. PREREQUISITE OF COMPSCI 320 WITH A GRADE OF C OR BETTER REQUIRED FOR SENIORS, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. 7 SEATS HELD FOR INCOMING STUDENT REGISTRATION. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/academics/course-overrides.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.