Weeks 1–2: Introduction

• Lecture Topics:

• Definition, scope, and importance of Software Engineering

• Software crisis, myths, and challenges

• SDLC models: Waterfall, Spiral, V-Model, Agile

• Lab Work:

• Case study discussion on real-world software failures

• Compare SDLC models for a sample project

Weeks 3–4: Requirements Engineering

• Lecture Topics:

• Requirement elicitation techniques (interviews, prototyping etc.)

• Functional vs Non-functional requirements

• SRS document 

• Lab Work:

• Draft an SRS for a small project (e.g., Library Management System)

• Peer review of requirement documents

Weeks 5–6: Software Design

• Lecture Topics:

• Principles of modular design, cohesion, coupling

• Architectural styles: layered, client-server, MVC

• UML diagrams (use-case, class, sequence, activity)

• Lab Work:

• Draw UML diagrams for the SRS prepared earlier

• Implement a simple design pattern (Singleton/Factory)

Weeks 7–8: Software Testing

• Lecture Topics:

• Verification vs validation

• Levels of testing: Unit, Integration, System, Acceptance

• White-box vs Black-box testing

• Test case design techniques

• Lab Work:

• Write unit test cases for a small program

• Perform black-box testing on a sample application

Weeks 9–10: Software Project Management

• Lecture Topics:

• Project planning and scheduling (PERT, CPM, Gantt charts)

• Effort estimation models (COCOMO, Function Point Analysis)

• Risk management and SQA

• Lab Work:

• Prepare a Gantt chart for the mini project

• Apply COCOMO model for effort estimation

Weeks 11–12: Advanced Topics

• Lecture Topics:

• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP)

• DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines)

• Software metrics and measurement

• Software security principles

• Lab Work:

• Simulate Agile sprint planning for the mini project

• Use Git for version control and CI/CD basics

Weeks 13–14: Mini Project

• Lecture Topics:

• Integration of all SDLC phases

• Documentation standards

• Lab Work:

• Team-based mini project applying SDLC

• Finalize UML diagrams, test cases, and project report

Weeks 15–16: Revision & Examination

• Lecture Topics:

• Review of all units

• Discussion of past exam papers

• Lab Work:

• Project presentation and viva

• Mock exam practice