Agile Software Development
Software Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agile Software Development | YZM506 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Kerem KÜÇÜK
Assistant Prof. Dr. Kaplan KAPLAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognize the significance of Agile Methodologies in software development
2) Understand the relationship between the customer and the development team in agile projects and the responsibilities of both communities.
3) Compare and contrast the different agile methods
4) Determine the suitability of agile methods for a particular Project
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Introduction to Software Engineering
Course Contents
Introduction to agile methods; extreme programming (XP); Lean, Scrum; Crystal; feature-driven development (FDD); Kanban; dynamic systems development method (DSDM); architecture and design issues in agile software methods.
Weekly Schedule
1) Agile Manifesto, Traditional and Agile Approaches2) Scrum
3) Agile Project Management
4) eXtreme Programming (XP)
5) Requirements and User Stories
6) Refactoring
7) Refactoring
8) Midterm Exam
9) Test Driven Development
10) Open and Agile Unified Processes
11) Lean Software Development
12) Waste Management, Kaizen and Kanban
13) Feature-Driven Development
14) Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
15) Crystal Methodologies, Scaling Agile and Selecting an Agile Methodology
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Agile Software Development Ecosystems by Jim Highsmith, Addison-Wesley 2002, ISBN 0201760436
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Simulation
6) Self Study
7) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Project to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required