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Software Development

The School of Information Technologies aims to teach fundamental principles and practical skills in IT, and to establish the foundations for an entire career. Units of study in Software Development major are available at standard and advanced level.

About the major

A major in software development provides the understanding and skill that allow a team to reliably produce high-quality working software that meets client needs. From a foundation of individual programming skill, you will learn the theory and practices involved in determining requirements, designing software solutions, and delivering the outcomes.

Requirements for completion

A major in Software Development requires 48 credit points, consisting of:

(i) 12 credit points of 1000-level core units
(ii) 18 credit points of 2000-level core units
(iii) 18 credit points of 3000-level core units, including 1 interdisciplinary project unit

A minor in Software Development is available and articulates to this major.

First year

Core: INFO1110 and INFO1113.

Second year

Core: COMP2X23, SOFT2201, SOFT2412.

Third year

Core: SOFT3202, SOFT3413, SOFT3410.

In your third year you must take at least one designated project unit.

Fourth year

The fourth year is only offered within the combined Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies course.

Advanced Coursework
The Bachelor of Advanced Studies advanced coursework option consists of 48 credit points, which must include a minimum of 24 credit points in a single subject area at 4000-level, including a project unit of study worth at least 12 credit points. Space is provided for 12 credit points towards the second major (if not already completed). 24 credit points of advanced study will be included in the table for 2020.

Honours
Requirements for Honours in the area of Software Development: completion of 24 credit points of project work and 24 credit points of coursework.

Honours units of study will be available in 2020.

Contact and further information

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T +61 2 9351 3423

Address:
School of Information Technologies J12
University of Sydney NSW 2006

Dr Josiah Poon
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Students can work effectively as a software developers in a medium-scale team.
  2. Individually and as a team, students can interact with clients to determine software requirements.
  3. Individually and as a team, students are able to produce usable software artefacts that meet users’ requirements.
  4. Individually and as a team, students are able to follow and apply process to ensure the delivery of quality artefacts within resource constraints.
  5. Students learn to use and apply contemporary software development tools and practices.
  6. Students learn to structure software well on small and medium scale.
  7. Students can learn new tools, languages, processes and technologies as they arise.
  8. Students learn to evaluate software (own and others).
  9. Students are made aware of diversity of programming paradigms and platforms.
  10. Students are able to apply foundational computer science knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
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