Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, develop, and implement conceptual models and computer solutions to address complex problems including decision-making, optimisation, management and production as part of a business innovation approach by integrating changing needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Identify complex problems to be solved and develop the specifications with the client by integrating needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• On the basis of modelling, design a system or a strategy addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
• Deliver a solution selected in the form of diagrams, graphs, prototypes, software and/or digital models.
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out computer and management engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to computer management engineering.
• Analyse and model an innovative IT solution or a business strategy by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches (modelling, optimisation, algorithms, calculations), and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Develop and implement conceptual analysis, numerical modelling, software implementations, experimental studies and behavioural analysis.

Learning Outcomes of UE

This course introduces the principles of model-driven object-oriented software development. At the end of the course, the student should:
- understand the importance, needs and specificities of software engineering activities (such as requirements analysis, design, implementation and testing);
- understand the importance and principles of software modeling, model simulation, model execution and code generation;
- use the UML modeling language for analysing and designing software systems;
- use advanced object-oriented software development concepts such as design patterns;
- understand the importance of software testing, and be able to use unit testing in practice. 

Content of UE

The UE is composed of two learning activities (see details in the ECTS sheets of each learning activity).

The first learning activity focuses on the aspects of object-oriented software modelling using the UML modelling language. The following visual notations (diagrams) will be studied in theory and put into practice: use case diagrams and semi-structured usage scenarios, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, interaction diagrams, behavioural state diagrams. If time permits, more advanced software modeling techniques will be studied, such as metamodeling, model simulation and executable modeling.

The second learning activity focuses on advanced aspects of model-driven object-oriented development, using a recent version of the Java programming language. This activity will address the generation of object-oriented source code from models, synchronisation between code and models, design patterns, and software testing (e.g. unit testing, mock testing, behaviour-driven testing).

Prior Experience

The student should have a good prior knowledge of the object-oriented programming paradigm, as well as practical programming experience with the Java programming language.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Written examination
• Graded tests

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Final report on the laboratories, 20% of the mark
Oral examination, with disposal of electronical lecture notes, with a written preparation (40% of the mark)
Exercise on Java programming, with laboratory notes, performed on PC during the examination (40% of the mark)

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Oral examination, with electronical lecture notes, with a written preparation (40% of the mark)
Exercise on Java programming, with laboratory notes, performed on PC during the examination (60% of the mark)

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable