Bachelor of Science in Computer
Science in Software Development
4-week
COURSES
Year-round
enrollment
245K+ Alumni Worldwide
Overview
This concentration builds student proficiency in design, implementation, testing, and management of large-scale, secure software systems. It covers the concepts and skills in constructing software from inception to deployment, using current industry practices and tools. The concentration examines processes and activities that go into each stage of the Software Development Lifecycle. The focus is on Web and Mobile Application Design, development tools, frameworks, and testing strategies.
Specialization Courses
Prerequisite: CSC 300 and CSC 422
Coverage of software engineering techniques and processes for developing software products. Examination of software development lifecycle. Use of agile methodology and scenario-based user stories in object-oriented software design. Discussion of various software architectures. Topics include cloud-based software, security and privacy, code management, testing, and development operations.
Prerequisite: CSC 300 and CSC 422
An examination of web application development technologies, tools, and frameworks. The course covers design and construction of secure, responsive web applications. Topics include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and client/server-side technologies for building full-stack dynamic applications.
Prerequisite: CSC 300 and CSC 422
Introduction to techniques and technologies in developing mobile applications. Coverage of mobile application platforms, development tools, implementation, and testing. Topics include app layout and widgets, activity lifecycle, menus and dialogs, data management and sensor interactions. An exposure to user interface design on mobile devices.
Prerequisite: CSC 30
An introduction to software testing concepts, strategies, and tools. Coverage of unit testing, functional and structural testing of software. A study of selection, design and execution of appropriate test plans and activities for software systems. Discussion of software testing automation and use of opensource software for testing.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe, evaluate, and implement the processes and activities that go into engineering and building software systems.
- Design, develop, modify, and deploy software systems using relevant tools and technologies.
- Develop software testing plans and conduct automated software testing.
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