The content of software production course

Abstract

Software production is an integral activity that encompasses the majority of computer science and information technologies knowledge and skills such as algorithms, programming, databases, networking etc. Referring to this, an introductory course on software production summarizes and upgrades the learning achievements of students in bachelor programs of computing. This paper focuses on some curriculum issues in software engineering course. The main discussion concerns the choice of the topics and learning activities. The course should expose fundamental concepts and principles that underlie current and emerging methods, tools, and techniques for cost-effective production of high-quality software systems.