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George Mason University
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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

CS 321 - Software Engineering

Credits: 3
Limited to 2 Attempts
Offered by Computer Science  
An introduction to concepts, methods, and tools for the creation of large-scale software systems. Methods, tools, notations, and validation techniques to analyze, specify, prototype, and maintain software requirements. Introduction to object-oriented requirements modeling, including use of case modeling, static modeling, and dynamic modeling using the Unified Modeling Language (UML) notation. Concepts and methods for the design of large-scale software systems. Fundamental design concepts and design notations are introduced. A study of object-oriented analysis and design modeling using the UML notation. Students participate in a group project on software requirements, specification, and object-oriented software design.

Fulfills writing intensive requirement in the major.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CS 310 and ENGH 302. Students who have received credit for CS 421 or SWE 421 may not take CS 321.
Prerequisite(s) enforced by registration system.

Notes: CS 321 is restricted to students in the Applied Computer Science, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering Bachelor’s programs or the Computer Science or Software Engineering minors.

Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0