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252-0232-AAL 6 Credits MSC D-MATH
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Software Engineering

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Felix Friedrich Wicker, Dr. Malte Schwerhoff
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:18

Abstract

This course introduces both theoretical and applied aspects of software engineering. It covers:- Software Architecture- Informal and formal Modeling- Design Patterns- Software Engineering Principles- Code Refactoring- Program Testing

Objective

The course has two main objectives: - Obtain an end-to-end (both, theoretical and practical) understanding of the core techniques used for building quality software. - Be able to apply these techniques in practice.

Content

While the lecture will provide the theoretical foundations for the various aspects of software engineering, the students will apply those techniques in project work that will span over the whole semester - involving all aspects of software engineering, from understanding requirements over design and implementation to deployment and change requests.

Resources

Literature

Will be announced in the lecture

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
You may take up to 4 A4 sheets into the exam. There are no constraints regarding content and layout (text, images, single/double page, margins, font size, etc.). Electronic devices and digital documents are not allowed.
The grade will be determined by: 40% project work and 60% final written exam. The exam may be conducted on a computer.The project work must take place during the semester when the physical course 252-0232-00L is offered.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Software Engineering
Self-study course. No presence required.
No time listed 180 h semesterly

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