CIS421
Preview: CIS421 Software Engineering :
Course Guide
Prerequisites
Course Description
Instructional Materials
CIS210
This course introduces students to the systematic design and operation of software development
and related activities. Students will explore software methodologies and practices that ensure the
design is of high quality, affordable, maintainable, and faster to build. Topics also will examine
quantifiable and systematic approaches that test, maintain and reengineer software driven systems.
Required Resources
Ian Sommerville. 2016. Software Engineering . CIS210 Pearson 10th edition textbook available at
https://www.strayerbookstore.com
Microsoft. No date. Microsoft 365 Training. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-
FX101782702.aspx
This course requires using Microsoft Office, Visio, and Project. Tutorials for Microsoft Office
365 can be found on Microsoft’s support site.
Ian Sommerville. January 30, 2015. Why Software Engineering . http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=R3NzTt0BTWE
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Ian Sommerville. January 30, 2015. 10 Questions to Introduce Software Engineering .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi5kxGslkNc
CEPIS. March 24, 2014. The Conscience of Computing Professionals: of Ethics A Code .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d91MTV9AlNg
Ian Sommerville. February 6, 2015. Plan-Based and Agile Software Processes .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8X2Rk5sRFI
Ian Sommerville. December 17, 2013. Requirements Engineering Processes .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSe4xIy-iBE
Ian Sommerville. December 17, 2013. Requirements Engineering Challenges .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK-y0CaGkhU
Ian Sommerville. February 11, 2015. Fundamental Activities of Software Engineering .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2no7DxDWRI
GenesisConsulting1. September 10, 2010. Genesis Consulting: Agile vs Waterfall .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL1VOF5JgPQ
Ian Sommerville. February 18, 2015. User Stories. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
