Introduction to Software Engineering

Introduction to Software Engineering

MET CS 473 (4 credits)

  • Digital/Multimedia Expression
  • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • Teamwork/Collaboration

Prerequisites: MET CS 342 or consent of instructor. Techniques for the construction of reliable, efficient, and cost-effective software. Requirement analysis, software design, programming methodologies, testing procedures, software development tools, and management issues. Students plan, design, implement, and test a system in a group project. Laboratory course. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Oral and/or Signed Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration.

2026FALLMETCS473A1, Sep 2nd to Dec 10th 2026

Days Start End Type Bldg Room
T 06:00 PM 08:45 PM PSY B55

Format & Syllabus:

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