CS 580B - SW & Engineering Project Mgmt

Credits: 3

Object management concepts and methods focusing on software development and other engineering systems. Problem determination and assessment, solution development, and product release. Investigating and analyzing a problem, determining requirements, defining a solution, managing scope, design reviews, maintenance considerations, budget, financial analysis, affordability, cost/benefit, and commercial potential. Change control, version control, libraries, release management, and archives as applicable to software engineering. Project Integration and implementation, teamwork, communication management, time management, risk management, formal documentation, professional communication skills - formal writing and professional presentations, and ethical considerations. Assignments include a semester long detailed case study and team project including problem determination, determining requirements, formulating a solution, teamwork, research, communication skills, and formal writing. Prerequisite: CS 575. Semester offered varies.