Entry requirements

90 credits in computer science/information systems or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

After the course, the student should be able to:

- Explain the philosophy and historical context of agile methods

- Explain and critique common agile practices and principles based on the contemporary scientific discourse

- Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of an agile approach given a particular development context

- Plan an agile project

- Apply agile principles and practices in an actual project

- Demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of an agile approach given a particular development context

- Document and assess an agile project

- Explain and critique selected agile practices and principles based on own experience from project

Content

- History of agile methods

- Philosophy of agile methods

- Agile method enactment

- Overview of contemporary agile methods, including XP and Scrum

- Agile management practices and principles

- Agile developer practices and principles

- Agile software development project work using XP and Scrum

- Project evaluation and reporting

Instruction

Lectures, seminars, project work and tutoring.

Assessment

Written exam, final paper, project report, attendance at compulsory lectures and active participation in project work and seminars.