Master object-oriented design and UML with Agile, SCRUM, and GenAI integration.
Object-oriented design involves transforming the descriptive analysis models into computational models for coding. During an object-oriented requirements analysis, a descriptive model of the problem domain is developed into system specifications. This course which integrates GenAI topics and their applications to Object-Oriented design is intended for software engineers and managers who will be involved in the design of an object-oriented system. The course focuses on case studies and carries them through the design phase. Instruction uses the notation specified by the Unified Modeling Language (UML) developed by Booch, Jacobson and Rumbaugh.
Students will learn Agile and Iterative Development methodologies, such as Unified Process and SCRUM, alongside use case and requirements driven design, among other important topics. The course covers the principles of object-oriented design as well as practical applications. Students will have the opportunity to utilize GenAI to analyze requirements and examine generated code for completeness and accuracy.
The course includes a comprehensive final project for students to practice requirements gathering and documenting design using different UML diagrams. Upon successful completion of this course, students should have an understanding of the principles of object-oriented design and system modeling and experience in applying these principles to real-world projects.
Programming experience required in an object oriented language. e.g. Java, C++, C#, Python, etc.
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
Class meets only Live-Online on 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, and 3/6. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text: Object Oriented Analysis & Design Cookbook: Introduction to Practical System Modeling, Edwin Mach, ISBN-10: 167094316X, ISBN-13: 9781670943163.
Recommended Text: UML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Standard Object Modeling Language, 3rd Edition, Martin Fowler, Addison-Wesley, ISBN-10: 0321193687, ISBN-13: 978-0321193681.
Online Self-Paced courses have a structured learning environment where students are allowed to complete the work at their own pace. Students may complete the coursework early or use the entire duration of the course. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available at the beginning of the course on Canvas, our learning management system.
For this section, student access begins on September 8, but you may still enroll until October 14. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on December 9, 2025.
*All grades will be processed at the end of the course.
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text: Object Oriented Analysis & Design Cookbook: Introduction to Practical System Modeling, Edwin Mach, ISBN-10: 167094316X, ISBN-13: 9781670943163.
Recommended Text: UML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Standard Object Modeling Language, 3rd Edition, Martin Fowler, Addison-Wesley, ISBN-10: 0321193687, ISBN-13: 978-0321193681.
