? Credit Points : 5  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : MAT-P-PSD

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.

? Pre-requisites : PGs only

Home subject area

Operational Research, (School of Mathematics, Schedule P)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

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.

Examination 100%

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Frances Reid
Tel : (0131 6)50 4883
Email : f.c.reid@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Julian Hall
Tel : (0131 6)50 5075
Email : J.A.J.Hall@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://student.maths.ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/