Software Design Methods and Tools

Since many software developers are compulsive coders, they have created software over the years to help them do their job. There are tools which make design and its associated tasks easier. The course introduces some basic tools and techniques to help you with design. Tools aren’t always tangible, however. The last two lessons of this course discuss questions of Ethics in software development. The purpose here is, as with tools, to equip you to better carry our your responsibilities as a designer. Students will be required to have a prior knowledge of writing and delivering software and some programming knowledge in java

• Identify software design tools and techniques
• Understand the role of unit testing in design
• Discuss ethical considerations and designer responsibilities

• Prior knowledge of Java programming
• Readiness to practice through applied exercises or case-based work