Introduction to Software Engineering

Prerequisites and co-requisites The suggested prerequisite is that the learning outcomes of the following courses are accomplished: Introduction to Information Processing Science

After completing the course, the student will be able to: - describe the principles, define the key concepts and use professional terminology of software engineering, - describe software engineering as a professional practice and a field of industry, - describe and work following professional practices that are important for software engineers, - describe contemporary software processes and choose appropriate ones for specific situations, - describe and apply valid problem identification and structuring methods in software engineering, - identify and apply some contemporary software engineering models, methods and tools, as well as - describe the necessity of continuing learning and professional development.

The course has two parallel implementations: one in Finnish and one in English.