Practical Software Development (P00345)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PHY-P-HPCSoft

The area of software development is of key importance for the effective use of HPC facilities. This course module looks at the tools and techniques which are important for enhancing the efficiency of the software engineering process from initial design to testing. The focus of the module is on the application of practical techniques allowing students effectively to develop, test and maintain high quality, portable code. The course will provide students with valuable software skills which are vital in the fields of computational science and engineering.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Only postgraduates or final year MPhys students with suitable computational background, subject to space restrictions and agreement with relevant Programme Coordinator.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate (School of Physics), (School of Physics, Schedule Q)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Friday	09:00	13:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module students should be able to:

- Have a broad understanding of benefits available from programming tools.
- Recognise and implement the key stages in code design and
construction.
- Demonstrate understanding of the use of testing to improve software quality.
- Propose approaches to manage the risks in a project.
- Develop a professional approach to software development.