C S 202
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Software Engineering Lab 1
Computer ScienceCollege of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences
Course Description
The first of three experiential learning labs that will provide students with hands-on experience with various tools, technologies, and techniques that software engineers use in practice. In addition to hands-on lab experiences, this course contains lecture and assigned reading content that will provide an understanding of what a software engineering career is and what roles and responsibilities are available to software engineers.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
1
Fixed/Max
1
Fixed
0
Fixed
2
Other Prerequisites
With instructor consent, may be taken concurrently with C S 203 and 204.
Note
C S 202, 203, and 204 are designed to be taken in sequence
Title
Definition and roles
Learning Outcome
Understand the scope of software engineering and the various roles within a professional career. This overview is intellectually enlarging, as students learn how diverse technical talents contribute to a unified, purposeful mission.
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UI Design and Modeling
Learning Outcome
Use modeling tools to create wireframe, screenflow, and UML diagrams (Class, Sequence, Activity). Mastering these visual languages is intellectually enlarging, allowing students to conceptualize and communicate complex truths with clarity.
Title
Code Reviews
Learning Outcome
Understand the utility of code reviews and engage in the evaluation of peer work. This collaborative process is character building, as it requires students to practice both humility in receiving feedback and kindness in offering it.
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Documentation and Coding Style
Learning Outcome
Understand the importance of software documentation and use tools to enforce consistent coding styles. Maintaining these standards is a form of stewardship and character building, reflecting a commitment to order, precision, and the needs of future developers.
Title
Source Control
Learning Outcome
Gain experience using source control tools to manage project history. This practice teaches the value of lifelong learning, as students learn to navigate the evolution of a project and preserve work for the benefit of those who follow.
Title
Debugging
Learning Outcome
Develop the ability to debug software from the command line and within an IDE. The persistence required to identify and resolve errors is spiritually strengthening, as students learn that through patience and trial, they can overcome confusion and find correct solutions.
