Software Systems Architecture (8745.4)
Level: | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit |
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Credit Points: | 3 |
HECS Bands: | Band 2 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020) Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Faculty: | Faculty of Science and Technology |
Discipline: | Academic Program Area - Technology |
CLOSED FOR FUTURE ENROLMENT.
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Unit Outlines
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- Semester 2, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, GBCA-MELB (182382) - View
- Semester 2, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (182384) - View
- Semester 2, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, SWSI-LVPL (174763) - View
- Semester 2, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, GBCA-MELB (174764) - View
- Semester 2, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (166102) - View
- Semester 2, 2016, FLEXIBLE, UC-MELB (150721) - View
- Semester 2, 2016, FLEXIBLE, SWSI-LVPL (150720) - View
- Semester 2, 2016, FLEXIBLE, BRUCE (150718) - View
- Semester 2, 2015, FLEXIBLE, UC-MELB (147996) - View
- Semester 2, 2015, FLEXIBLE, SWSI-LVPL (147995) - View
- Semester 2, 2015, FLEXIBLE, BRUCE (147993) - View
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Syllabus
In this unit, the students will learn how to produce software architecture design from system requirements; The course covers terms, concepts and techniques used in the design of software architectures, including architectural requirements, architectural styles, architecture documentation and architecture evaluation. Students will learn about the role of architecture and architects in software engineering. Modern architectures such as service-oriented and cloud architecture and wireless systems architecture are also covered in detail.
This unit will be co-taught with unit 8746 Software Systems Architecture G.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a firm understanding of the principles of software architecture, architectural best-practices, and how architecture is used in modern software engineering;
2. Understand the role of a software architect in software engineering practice;
3. Examine and compare various architecture styles and solutions;
4. Design an architecture that reflects and balances the different needs of its stakeholders; and
5. Communicate the architecture to stakeholders and demonstrate that it has met their requirements.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
Lecture - 2 hrs per week Tutorial - 1 hour per week
Prerequisites
At least 24 credit points of the course.
Corequisites
None.
Assumed Knowledge
Basic understanding of software systems and their types. Some programming experience in a language such as Java or C#.
Equivalent Units
None.
Referenced Courses
- 799AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology
- 106JA Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering
- 344JA Bachelor of Engineering in Network and Software Engineering (Honours)
- 322HG Bachelor of Information Technology
- 998AA Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
- 815AA Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Commerce
- 157JA Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Exercise Science/Bachelor of Information Technology
- 277JA Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science/Bachelor of Information Technology