CMSC435

Software Engineering

Prerequisite: 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (CMSC412, CMSC417, CMSC420, CMSC430, CMSC433); and permission of CMNS-Computer Science department. Or must be in the (Computer Science (Doctoral), Computer Science (Master's)) program. State-of-the-art techniques in software design and development. Laboratory experience in applying the techniques covered. Structured design, structured programming, top-down design and development, segmentation and modularization techniques, iterative enhancement, design and code inspection techniques, correctness, and chief-programmer teams. The development of a large software project.

Spring 2026

21 reviews
Average rating: 2.67

Fall 2025

21 reviews
Average rating: 2.67

Spring 2025

21 reviews
Average rating: 2.67

Past Semesters

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Average rating: 2.67

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Average rating: 2.67

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Average rating: 2.67

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Average rating: 2.67

4 reviews
Average rating: 5.00

21 reviews
Average rating: 2.67

21 reviews
Average rating: 2.67

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Average rating: 5.00

21 reviews
Average rating: 2.67

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Average rating: N/A

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Average rating: 4.00

During the Spring 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, students could choose to take some of their courses pass-fail mid-semester which skews grade data aggregated across multiple semesters.

Average GPA of 3.02 between 1,316 students*

CMSC435 Grade Distribution+-051015202530354045% of studentsABCDFWother
A-: 12.16%
A: 17.55%
A+: 12.99%
B-: 8.43%
B: 14.82%
B+: 9.57%
C-: 6.38%
C: 6.91%
C+: 4.33%
D: 0.99%
F: 2.74%
W: 3.12%
* "W"s are considered to be 0.0 quality points. "Other" grades are not factored into GPA calculation. Grade data not guaranteed to be correct.