SWENG587 - Software Systems Architecture
Fall 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 176545
Important Dates
Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 8/26/2013
First Day of Class: 8/26/2013
End of Class: 10/13/2013
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Course Description
Software systems architecture; architectural design principles/patterns; documentation/evaluation of software architectures; reuse of architectural assets through frameworks/software product lines.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
A software architecture is an abstract view of a software system distinct from the details of how such a system is implemented. It plays a significant role in developing software systems that meet quality expectations (such as performance, scalability, availability, maintainability, etc.) of their stakeholders. This 3-credit course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of software architecture and architectural design principles. They learn about the forces that shape an architecture of a system, how an architecture is created and documented, and how an architecture is evaluated for its fitness to a desired purpose. The course also explores reuse of architectural assets through software product lines. Specific coverage will include: fundamental concepts underlying software architecture, forces that shape the architecture, the role of architectural design patterns and tactics in addressing these forces, techniques and methods for creating, documenting and evaluating an architecture, reusing architectural assets through software product lines, and case studies and examples of architectures of software intensive systems.
This course is part of a cohort program and is only available to students accepted into the Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering program - cohort 10.
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Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Architecture in Practice | 3rd | Len Bass | 9780321815736 | MBS |
Technical Requirements
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Software Requirements
No special software is required.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.