This syllabus also applies to students who are in SE 3020 and SE 3030 this term. See the catalog for course descriptions, outcomes, and prerequisites.

Instructor: Rob Hasker (414-277-7326)

Office hours: See my home page: https://faculty-web.msoe.edu/hasker/

There is no textbook for this course.

Course Description: The software development laboratory provides students the experience of working in a team on large-scale projects using software engineering tools and techniques. In this first course in the sequence, students are introduced to the laboratory environment and work on assigned tasks as members of project teams.

Prereqs: SE 2800, SE 2811

Course Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to

• Apply software engineering practices and tools to the development of significant software components and systems
• Work within a defined software process and to contribute actively to its improvement
• Work in a small team and to contribute to the overall success of a small software development organization
• Plan and track project activities
• Communicate project and process information in written and oral form
• Research and apply independently learned knowledge and skills to the development of software components and systems.

Grading: 

Sprint grades are generally broken down by 40% Process, 40% Software Quality, and 20% Software Product. Absences and tardiness will be penalized as discuss on the SDL Policies page.

The MSOE grading scale will be used, though I reserve the right to award higher grades to individual students if it increases fairness. In addition, successfully demonstrating mastery of course outcomes is a prerequisite for a passing grade. Failing to meaningfully participate in the project may result in being administratively dropped from the course.

The expectation is that you will spend approximately 10 hours per week (90 hours per term) on the project. But this is sufficient just for a B. To get an A, you must make strong contributions: effective reviews, leadership on a significant portion of the project, ensuring effective verification, etc. Additional hours is not enough to get an A, though you will not be penalized for going above and beyond the minimums. Find positive ways to make your mark on the team and the project.

Communication

Weekly schedules and instructional materials (including standards for team participation and reports) are generally posted on the SDL Confluence site. Instructors may also communicate by email and other electronic means; it is expected that students will check for electronic communications at least once or twice a day.

Integrity

Fabricating evidence of participation (through misleading time logs, grossly inaccurate status reports, claims to have reviewed documents without examining them, etc.) are forms of academic dishonesty and may result in penalties discussed in the Policy on Student Integrity in the catalog.

Additional Notes

Students with documented disabilities, chronic medication conditions and mental health concerns: MSOE provides services to make reasonable accommodations available. If you are a student who requires or anticipates the need for accommodations, please contact Student Accessibility Services Office at 414-277-7281, by email at moureau@msoe.edu, or in person at K250 to discuss appropriate accommodations and eligibility requirements.