MPCS 51220 Applied Software Engineering (Spring 2022)

Section 1
Instructor(s) Vassilatos, Peter (pete)
Location JCL 298
Meeting Times Thursday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Fulfills Elective Specialization - Software Engineering (SE-2)

Syllabus

In this course, we will explore practical techniques to solving modern software challenges.

There's some flexibility in the syllabus, but planned topics include:

  • Code quality

  • Managing complexity

  • Test-driven development

  • Domain-driven design

  • Architectural design patterns

  • Source control techniques for small teams with Git

  • Security and cryptography essentials

  • Continuous integration & deployment

  • APIs and API management

 


Course work and Grading

  • 30% --  Individual homework 

  • 40% -- Group homework/project

  • 15% -- Course engagement 

  • 15% -- Exams (midterm, final)

 

Required Textbooks

To be announced.

Course Prerequisites

Core Programming

Other Prerequisites

This course requires competency in Unix and Linux. Please plan to attend the MPCS Unix Bootcamp (https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu/page/mpcs-unix-bootcamp) or take the online MPCS Unix Bootcamp Course on Canvas.

Overlapping Classes

This class is scheduled at a time that conflicts with these other classes:

  • MPCS 53001-1 -- Databases
  • MPCS 51083-1 -- Cloud Computing

Eligible Programs

MS in Computational Analysis in Public Policy (Year 2) MS in Molecular Engineering MA in Computational Social Science (Year 2) Bx/MS in Computer Science (Option 1: Research-Oriented) Bx/MS in Computer Science (Option 2: Professionally-oriented - CS Majors) Bx/MS in Computer Science (Option 3: Profesionally-oriented - Non-CS Majors) Masters Program in Computer Science