University of Colorado System

Software Design as an Abstraction

Albert Glock

Instructor: Albert Glock

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
15 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(133 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
15 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

Contrasted to design as a step in the software development process, a look at design as an abstract representation of the project.

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2 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Design considerations to make when users are involved.

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2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Design considerations to make when users are not involved

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2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

When to create a database in third-normal form, and when not to.

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2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

When and how design patterns are useful and when they are not.

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2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Choose languages and operating systems wisely because you will have to live with them.

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2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

A comprehensive course assessment comprising of 5 quizzes. Each assessment contains a randomized set of questions from different modules of the course.

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5 assignments

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Albert Glock
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