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PRT583 - Process Development Methodologies

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Information Technology

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(PRT453)

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (PRT452, PRT582)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit focuses on software processes, their interaction and modelling. It broadly outlines the different methods in process modelling and process engineering and introduces advanced topics in software process engineering and modelling. The unit also focuses on improving the software engineering development process. Topics covered include an in-depth coverage of software process engineering and modelling through the use of both traditional as well as advanced paradigms and methods of process model development such as software development life cycle (SDLC), object orientation methodologies, and agile methodologies.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Justify the importance of process development and modelling in software engineering.
2.	Critically review a variety of advanced tools for engineering process modelling.
3.	Comparatively evaluate approaches for the improvement of organizational level software engineering processes.
4.	Differentiate between current software development process models used in software engineering processes.
5.	Appraise strategies for identifying an efficient approach towards business process modelling and engineering.
6.	Critically evaluate the ethical implications of software development processes.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Software Project Plan (150 - 200 words per student)	5%	1,2
2.	Assignment on Software Development Process (1500 - 2000 words)	30%	1,2,3,4,6
3.	Software Group Project (800 - 1000 words per student)	50%	1,2,3,4,5,6
4.	Group project presentation (2 - 3 minutes per student)	15%	1,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	Internal	CDU Sydney	OLR	View
2026	Semester 1	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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