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PRT585 - Software Engineering Practice

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Information Technology

Credit Points

Unit Level

500

Equivalent Units

(PRT455)

Prerequisites

Must have passed 2 units in (PRT451, PRT452, PRT581, PRT582)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

Students work in teams to complete a complex software project, where possible addressing real life needs. To develop the software project, tasks include a critical analysis of software methodologies and software frameworks to determine the most suitable for their project context, stakeholders and software users and business outcomes. Students will learn to create re-usable, modularised software that is both customer and business centric, developing appropriate testing metrics, test methodologies, and integrating different software modules.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically analyse and evaluate a complex project developing an appropriate software architecture appropriate for a modularised, reusable, ethical approach to development.
2.	Design and develop a software solution to a real-life problem, using critical analyses of different software methodologies and software frameworks appropriate for customer and business success.
3.	Develop and apply appropriate software test metrics and methodologies appropriate for the software product.
4.	Work effectively in a team demonstrating a nuanced approach to software project management appropriate for the project context and needs.
5.	Demonstrate communication skills (oral, written) to successfully convey ideas and principles to a diverse audience within and beyond the project team.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Individual Project Canvas (A3 page)	10%	1
2.	Team Project Progress Report (approx 1500 words including + Git Commits for software)	20%	1,2,3
3.	Team Presentation (10 minutes)	30%	1,2,3,4,5
4.	Software project (working code) and software business documentation (1500 words max)	40%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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