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CSCE 742 Software Architecture

General Information

Description: Software Architecture. Structural organizations for software systems as collections of interconnected components: formal models and languages; design tools and guidelines. Not auditable.

Instructor

Manton M . Matthews

mm at sc dot edu

Main text

Software Architecture in Practice, 2nd edition by Bass, Clements and Kazman, Addison-Wesley

Time and Location

TTH 9:30-10:45 SWGN 2A07

Course Outcomes The goal for this course is for you to understand

What is software architecture?
How do you use software architectures in practice?
What does a software architect do for an organization?
What value does software architecture provide?

In particular you should be able to demonstrate mastery of:

the architecture business cycle
understanding and achieving quality attributes
attribute-driven design
documenting software architecture
evaluating software architecture
architecture reuse

Important Dates

Date	Significance
TBD	Test 1
Monday, Feb 23	Last day to withdraw without WF
March 8-15, Sun-Sun	Spring break-no classes
TBD	Test 2
May 6@2:00PM	Final Exam

Policies

Homework:
The homework is due before the start of class. No late homework or projects will be accepted. If you cannot make it to class due to other commitments, you can hand in your homework the day before it is due.

Grading policy:
The final grade will be based on two midterms, assignments and the final exam, according to the following weights:

Homework and Assignments: 20%
Project 25%
Two Tests: 15% each
Final: 25%

Academic Integrity

The homework and programs you submit for this class must be entirely your own. If this policy is not absolutely clear, then please contact me. Any other collaboration of any type on any assignment is not permitted. It is also your responsibility to protect your work from unauthorized access. You are reminded that you are expected to know and follow the academic code of responsibility that appears in at Carolina Community: Student Handbook & Policy Guide, (Link to actual section) In particular all work submitted for this course must be your own. Violations of this code can result in actions varying from a failing grade to expulsion from the university.

Solutions to midterms will be distributed when the exams are returned, usually within one week of the exam.

Questions about grading of midterms and assignments must be presented to the instructor within one week after the tests or assignments have been returned.

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http://www.cse.sc.edu/~matthews/Courses/742/index.html

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