Pre-Requisite(s): Object oriented programming, UML
Course Type: Theory

Course Objectives

1. Understand the common software design problems
2. How to use design patterns to solve these problem
3. Ability to use the right pattern for a given scenario.

Course Outcomes

CO1: Understand the common software design problems seen in the development process
CO2: Demonstrate the use of various design patterns to tackle these common problems
CO3: Identify the most suitable design pattern to address a given software design problem
CO4: Analyze existing code for anti-patterns and refactor the code
CO5: Apply best practices of design principles for software design and development

CO-PO Mapping

Evaluation Pattern: 60/40

Note: Continuous assessments can include quizzes, tutorials, lab assessments, case study and project reviews. Midterm and End semester exams can be a theory exam or lab integrated exam for two hours

1. Gamma & Helm et al, “Design Patterns”, Addison Wesley 1999.
2. Eric Freeman, Elisabeth Robson, Bert Bates, Kathy Sierra “Head First Design Patterns”, O’Reilly Media, Inc., 2004
3. Frank Bushmann et al, “Pattern oriented Software Architecture”, John Wiley & sons, 2001