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Introduction to Software Systems

2015 COMP1110/COMP1140/COMP1510/COMP6710

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Welcome to COMP1110 for 2015. You should find all the information you need on this web site, and on the piazza forum, which you'll be invited to join in week one.

Welcome to Introduction to Software Systems.

This course has three broad foci:

• core computer science, such as data structures, programming language fundamentals, complexity, as well as some history;
• software development skills, including learning the Java programming language, learning to use a distributed version control system and an integrated development environment;
• software engineering, including classic concepts in software engineering and exposure to curent practice.

The course is fast paced, particularly during the firstfour to five weeks (please carefully read the notes on week one below). However, I hope that you find this course to bevery rewarding. Each student who completes this course should walkaway with a great sense of satisfaction in completing your project,having learned a lot, and having mastered a number of very importantsoftware development skills along the way.

Week One

Week one is very important in this course. It is essential that you complete , including setup of your own computer if you intend to use one. A step-by-step shows you how to complete lab 1. You will not be enrolled in a lab group during week one, but you may attend any scheduled lab time in week one. The remaining times are:

• Tuesday 12-2pm (N112,N115,N116), 2-4pm (N115,N116) and 4-6pm (N115)
• Wednesday 10-12noon (N115), 1-3pm (N115), 3-5pm (N114)
• Thursday 9-11am (N115,N116), 11-1pm (N114), 2-4pm (N114), 4-6pm (N115)

Lectures

It is very important that you understand how the course contentwill be delivered. First, the core content will be available in pdfsahead of time.Second, during our allotted lecture times I will work thorugh thematerial, focusing heavily on problem solving and practical use of thetools you are expected to master. So, at each lecture you will havethe opportunity to see concepts translated to practice in the sameenvironment that you are expected to use. The live lectures will alsobe recorded and made available to you on this web page alongside theother material.

It is up to you to make the most of the resources I am deliveringto you. Above all, I highly recommend engaging with the material.Unless you do this, you will struggle. By far the best way to do itis to be an active participant in the lectures.

Individual Assignment

At the start of the semester you will complete a small . All students should be ableto complete four out of five parts of the assignment. The fifth partis more advanced. You should not feel disappointed if you decide notto spend time on the fifth stage.

Group Assignment

At the center of the course is a large group project, which you will complete in groupsof three. The lecture and lab material is paced around ensuring youhave the skills to complete the project on schedule.

Practicioner Cameos

In the second part of the semester, you will have the opportunityto meet and interact with guest lecturers. Make the mostof these opportunities.

You should find all course materials available from this web site.

A draft copy of the course's administrative overview isavailable . This will be madefinal early in the semester.

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