SimSE Assignment
SimSE is a computer game where the player manages a software
engineering project.
For this assignment you will learn how to play the game and attempt to
earn a high score.
Prerequisite: You should understand what the Waterfall process model is
and how it works. If you aren't familiar with the Waterfall model, you
can read about it in the textbook.
Browse to the the home page.
(http://www.ics.uci.edu/~emilyo/SimSE/index.html)
Read the Home page.
Read the Details page.
To learn how to play the game, you can either read the Player's Manual
or watch video tutorials. It takes longer to watch the videos,
but I thought they were a better introduction. The manual and
videos can be found on the Downloads page or from these links:
SimSE
Player's Manual
SimSE
Gameplay Video Tutorial (11:31)
SimSE
Explanatory Tool Video Tutorial (17:37)
Obtain the game. Download SimSE (for Waterfall model). [multiplatform]
Unzip it and launch the Jar file from a command window.
Play the game. Your goal is to earn 70 points or higher. It
may take more than one attempt. If you can't get 70
after four attempts, just report your highest score.
Take a screen capture showing that you completed the game.
Type a one page summary of the important software engineering concepts you learned from
playing SimSE. Include your name, and save your report as a PDF.
Submit your report to PolyLearn.