CpSc 881

Fundamentals of Software Engineering

Fall 2003

Course Description: Techniques and issues in software design and development; tools, methodologies, and environments for effective design, development, and testing of software; organizing and managing the development of software projects.

Credits - 3

Prerequisites – Graduate standing or equivalent

Instructor: Dr. John D. McGregor

Office: Edwards 436

Office Phone: 656-5859

Office Hours: 11 - 12:30 TTh

Other hours by appointment

Required Texts: No book

Important Dates:

August 26, 2003	Last Day to Add
September 2, 2003	Last Day to Drop with no record
October 10, 2003	Last Day to Drop with no final grade
October 20-21, 2003	Fall Break
Nov. 26 – 28, 2003	Thanksgiving Holiday
December 4, 2003	Last Class
Sat – Dec 6 – 6:30pm	Final Exam

Course Requirements:

2 exams (including the final)	30 points each
Assignments	30 points
Class participation	5 points
Research summaries	5 points

Grading:

100 - 90 A

89 - 80 B

79 - 70 C

69 - Below F

Policies:

1. No late assignments accepted.

2. No makeup exams

3. All work should be completed independently (without the assistance of anyone except the instructor or someone he designates) unless explicitly stated otherwise in the assignment.

4. It is expected that students will wait at least 15 minutes from the scheduled start time for class before leaving because the instructor has not arrived. (I am a professional and will treat you professionally. Only in a VERY VERY rare case would I not either give prior notice OR send someone to explain the delay.)