Assignment 1

Percentage: 7%

Details: major assignment in programming: modify and extend a medium-sized software system

Due date: Friday week 6 29 March

homeworks

Percentage: 10%

Details: best 10 attempts at 12 homework tasks (one per week)

Specific requirements: homework tasks are small programs. Deadlines are tight, no extensions (any special consideration for illness etc. will change the overall marking scheme weighting, not individual deadlines)

Due date: every Monday weeks 2-13

Mid Semester Exam

Percentage: 5%

Details: in week 6. theoretical material from week 1-5: data structures, version control, testing. Redeemable against better performance in final theory exam.

Specific requirements: grade on assignment 1 determines choice for assignment 2

Due date: 12 noon Wednesday 29 March (week 6)

team research presentation

Percentage: 5%

Details: small team research, present and report on an industry-related issue in software engineering or services

Due date: 14 May week 11 (13)

Final Exam (: practical 30%, theory 30%)

Percentage: 60%

Details: 1. 2 hour practical exam in computer labs, writing programs similar to homework programs 2. 2 hour written theory exam

Due date: see ANU Timetables http://timetable.anu.edu.au

assignment 2

Percentage: 13%

Details: modify and extend existing medium scale program or develop new medium scale program

Specific requirements: only higher student grades in assignment will be permitted to choose the development option for assignment 2

Due date: Friday 17 May end week 11 (13)