CSCI 640 - Open-Source Software Engineering

(3 hours) Prerequisites: CSCI 315 or CSCI 325 & CSCI 540. Software engineering focuses on effective models for the design, development, and maintenance of software. This class considers these topics with a focus on open-source software, which promotes free and publicly distributed source code, as compared to more traditional software distribution models. Students develop technical writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills through the review of a wide variety of published research papers.