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15 chapters · 103 video lessons with full transcriptsComputer Science 301 · 3 credits · recommended for credit by NCCRS

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Chapter 1Foundations of Software Engineering and Process Models

  1. 1.1 · 8 minWhat Is Computer Software? Core Definitions and Everyday Uses
  2. 1.2 · 9 minThe Software Engineering Process: From Requirements Through Deployment
  3. 1.3 · 9 minApproaches to Software Development: Plan-Driven, Agile, and Hybrid Paradigms
  4. 1.4 · 8 minAnalyzing Systems Within the Software Engineering Workflow
  5. 1.5 · 7 minDesigning with Objects: The OOAD Approach
  6. 1.6 · 8 minProven Steps and Guidelines for Building Quality Software
  7. 1.7 · 7 minWalking Through the Systems Development Life Cycle
  8. 1.8 · 7 minCommon Misconceptions in Software Engineering
  9. 1.9 · 6 minThe Waterfall Approach: Structure, Strengths, and Use Cases
  10. 1.10 · 7 minRecognizing Process Patterns Across Engineering Workflows

Chapter 2Iterative, Incremental, and Specialized Process Models

  1. 2.1 · 8 minBuilding Software in Cycles: The Iterative Approach
  2. 2.2 · 6 minMaking Progress in Stages: Incremental Decision Models
  3. 2.3 · 6 minManaging Risk Through the Spiral Process
  4. 2.4 · 6 minParallel Workflows: Concurrent Development Strategies
  5. 2.5 · 8 minAssembling Systems: Integration and Configuration Approaches
  6. 2.6 · 7 minConstructing Software from Reusable Components (CBSE)
  7. 2.7 · 6 minFormal Techniques in Software Engineering: Concepts and Practice

Chapter 3Unified Process and Real-World Model Applications

  1. 3.1 · 7 minPutting the Unified Process to Work in Projects
  2. 3.2 · 8 minHow Process Models Play Out in Real Projects
  3. 3.3 · 7 minWeighing the Strengths of Agile Development Methods
  4. 3.4 · 7 minUser Stories vs. Use Cases: Comparing Agile Artifacts
  5. 3.5 · 7 minToolkits and Frameworks That Support Agile Teams
  6. 3.6 · 8 minGrowing Agile Across Large-Scale Organizations

Chapter 4Rapid Development, Testing, and Software Evolution

  1. 4.1 · 7 minSpeed-Driven Development: The RAD Approach
  2. 4.2 · 6 minCollaborative Design Through Joint Application Development
  3. 4.3 · 7 minGuiding Products Forward with the Stage-Gate Process
  4. 4.4 · 9 minSoftware Testing Essentials: Methods, Mindsets, and Techniques for Quality Assurance
  5. 4.5 · 8 minHow Software Changes Over Time: Evolution and Maintenance
  6. 4.6 · 7 minRefactoring in Agile: Cleaning Code Without Breaking It
  7. 4.7 · 6 minGetting Started with Agile Thinking

Chapter 5Agile Methodology in Practice

  1. 5.1 · 7 minCore Principles of Agile Software Development
  2. 5.2 · 6 minThe Agile Lifecycle: From Planning to Delivery
  3. 5.3 · 6 minApplying Agile at Scale for Complex Projects
  4. 5.4 · 7 minThe 5 Core Values of Extreme Programming and the Culture They Create
  5. 5.5 · 7 minXP Engineering Practices: Pair Programming, TDD, Continuous Integration, and Refactoring
  6. 5.6 · 6 minComparing Agile Process Frameworks
  7. 5.7 · 6 minRunning Projects with Scrum

Chapter 6Requirements Engineering and Prototyping

  1. 6.1 · 7 minFoundations of Modeling Software Requirements
  2. 6.2 · 6 minPrototyping Software: Building to Learn
  3. 6.3 · 8 minWhat Makes Good Requirements? Engineering Essentials
  4. 6.4 · 6 minCapturing Requirements Through Real-World Scenarios
  5. 6.5 · 7 minGetting Started with UML: A Visual Modeling Language
  6. 6.6 · 7 minStructuring Information: Data Modeling Basics
  7. 6.7 · 6 minOrganizing Data with Class-Based Modeling
  8. 6.8 · 6 minDrawing Interactions: UML Use Case Diagrams in Action
  9. 6.9 · 8 minMapping Data and Control Flow: DFDs and Control Flow Diagrams Compared and Applied

Chapter 7Behavioral Models and Requirements Analysis

  1. 7.1 · 6 minDocumenting Use Cases: Diagrams, Templates, and Best Practices
  2. 7.2 · 6 minDefining System Boundaries with Context Diagrams
  3. 7.3 · 6 minModeling How Systems Behave Under Different Conditions
  4. 7.4 · 7 minBreaking Down Requirements: Classes, Functions, and Behaviors
  5. 7.5 · 6 minHandling Requirements for Web-Based Applications
  6. 7.6 · 6 minVisualizing Object Interactions with UML Sequence Diagrams
  7. 7.7 · 5 minHow the Software Design Process Works
  8. 7.8 · 7 minEssential Ideas Behind Effective Software Design

Chapter 8Object-Oriented Design and Architecture

  1. 8.1 · 6 minDesigning Software the Object-Oriented Way
  2. 8.2 · 6 minComponents of a Complete Design Model
  3. 8.3 · 5 minMapping Deployment with UML Diagrams
  4. 8.4 · 7 minReading and Creating Conceptual Architecture Diagrams
  5. 8.5 · 6 minArchitectural Styles, Archetypes, and Building Blocks for Robust Software Systems
  6. 8.6 · 6 minTransform Mapping: Turning Data Flow into Architecture

Chapter 9Component-Level Design and Practical Application

  1. 9.1 · 5 minConnecting Data Flow Diagrams to System Architecture
  2. 9.2 · 5 minWhat Goes Into Component-Level Design
  3. 9.3 · 7 minDesigning Components Around Classes: Principles and Process
  4. 9.4 · 6 minPutting Component-Level Design into Practice: Steps and Examples
  5. 9.5 · 6 minUsing Component-Level Design in Real Software Projects

Chapter 10User Interface Design: Principles, Guidelines, and Implementation

  1. 10.1 · 6 minWhat Is User Interface Design and Why It Matters
  2. 10.2 · 7 minRules and Guidelines for Human-Centered Interfaces
  3. 10.3 · 6 minMethods for Evaluating and Analyzing Interface Design
  4. 10.4 · 6 minFrom Concept to Screen: Implementing UI Designs
  5. 10.5 · 6 minBuilding Interfaces for Web and Mobile Platforms
  6. 10.6 · 6 minUI Design in Practice: Real-World Software Examples

Chapter 11Requirements Validation, Dependability, and Formal Methods

  1. 11.1 · 7 minChecking That Requirements Are Right: Validation Techniques
  2. 11.2 · 6 minWhat Makes a System Dependable? Core Properties and Goals
  3. 11.3 · 8 minApplying Formal Methods to Software Development

Chapter 12Reliability Engineering and Security

  1. 12.1 · 6 minReliability Engineering: Definitions, Goals, and Getting Started
  2. 12.2 · 6 minWriting Code That Holds Up: Reliable Programming Practices
  3. 12.3 · 7 minMeasuring How Well Systems Perform Over Time
  4. 12.4 · 6 minA Survey of Information Security Categories
  5. 12.5 · 6 minPutting Network Security to the Test

Chapter 13Project Management, Planning, and Agile Governance

  1. 13.1 · 6 minIdentifying and Managing Risk in Software Projects
  2. 13.2 · 6 minPlanning a Project: Processes, Tools, and Techniques
  3. 13.3 · 6 minAssembling Teams and Assigning Roles
  4. 13.4 · 7 minPlanning the Agile Way: Methods and Tools
  5. 13.5 · 7 minTackling Common Challenges in Software Project Management
  6. 13.6 · 6 minThe W5HH Framework: Asking the Right Project Questions

Chapter 14Project Estimation, Configuration, and Change Control

  1. 14.1 · 7 minEstimating Timelines When Activity Durations Are Uncertain
  2. 14.2 · 6 minBuilding Quality into Software Through Management Systems
  3. 14.3 · 6 minScheduling Policies and Configuration Management Plans
  4. 14.4 · 6 minConfiguration Management Processes
  5. 14.5 · 6 minConfiguration Management Tools: Version Control, Build Systems, and CI/CD Pipelines
  6. 14.6 · 7 minTracking Control Items and Procedures in Configuration
  7. 14.7 · 6 minHandling Change in Projects: Planning and Key Components
  8. 14.8 · 6 minReusable Software at Scale: Component-Based Engineering Revisited
  9. 14.9 · 6 minHow Distributed Computing Works: Principles and Environments

Chapter 15Distributed Systems, Services, and Sociotechnical Topics

  1. 15.1 · 5 minMiddleware: The Glue Between Software Layers
  2. 15.2 · 6 minClient-Server Networks: How They Work and When to Use Them
  3. 15.3 · 7 minArchitecture Patterns for Building Distributed Systems
  4. 15.4 · 7 minService-Oriented Architecture and SaaS
  5. 15.5 · 6 minEngineering Services: From Definition to Delivery
  6. 15.6 · 5 minPeople and Technology Together: Sociotechnical Systems Theory
  7. 15.7 · 6 minConceptual Models: What They Are and How to Use Them
  8. 15.8 · 6 minManaging Procurement in Software Projects
  9. 15.9 · 7 minSystems of Systems (SoS): Complexity and Coordination

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Is this Software Engineering lesson free?
Yes, with a free UPI Study account. Every one of the 103 video lessons in Software Engineering has its own page with the full transcript, free to read; a free account unlocks the videos. The practice quizzes, graded work and college credit come with the course.
How many college credits is Software Engineering?
Software Engineering (Computer Science 301) carries a NCCRS credit recommendation for 3 semester credits. ACE and NCCRS have over 2,100 cooperating colleges that will consider accepting credits; the final decision is with the universities.
How much does Software Engineering cost and what is included?
$250, paid once, with lifetime access: all 103 video lessons, a practice quiz after each, the graded work and final exam, and an official transcript when you finish. Students who want several courses choose UPI Study PRO instead.
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Can I download the Software Engineering syllabus?
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How long does Software Engineering take?
It is self-paced with no deadlines. The 103 lessons total about 11 hours of video; most students add reading and practice time and finish in a few weeks to a few months, on their own schedule.
Do I need a prerequisite first?
Chapter 1 starts from what software is and how it is built, so no earlier course is required; some programming experience helps. UPI Study also offers System Analysis and Design and Programming in Python as separate courses.
How are the exams done?
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