Software Systems Architecture (11491.2)

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. Recognise the role of a software architect in software engineering practice;
3. Examine and compare various architecture styles and solutions; and
4. Design and present an architecture that reflects and balances the different needs of its stakeholders, demonstrating how it has met their requirements.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

11486 Systems Analysis and Modelling

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

8746 Software Systems Architecture G

Equivalent units

8745 Software Systems Architecture

Assumed knowledge

Basic understanding of software systems and their types. Some programming experience in a language such as Java or C#.