CS407
Software Engineering
Faculty
Anton Topchii
Senior Backend Developer at Byrd
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Skills you’ll learn
Overview
There is a big difference between coding and engineering, working on a project alone or contributing to a large software system. In this course, we will discuss what software engineering is and how to become one. We will cover all phases of software development from requirements gathering to project maintenance, and discuss processes and best practices. Most of the concepts will be tried in practice using Python, Django and pytest.
Learning highlights
- Get hands-on experience with Python Django applications.
- Learn about software management processes.
- Learn about requirements for elicitation.
- Learn how to design a software system.
- Learn how to build and maintain a software system.
- Learn how to test software systems.
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
What is software engineering?
Session 2
Python basics and ecosystem.
Session 3
Requirements analysis.
Session 4
Designing the system. Design patterns. Low and high level design.
Session 5
Hands-on practice.
Session 6
Testing. Unit and Integration testing.
Session 7
Python tooling: linters and other tools. CI.
Session 8
Version control. CI/CD. Code review.
Session 9
Deployments.
Session 10
Observability. Monitoring. Alerting. Security.
Session 11
Documentation. Knowledge sharing.
Session 12
Deprecating legacy parts. Maintaining.
Session 13
Hands-on practice.
Session 14
Hands-on practice.
Session 15
Final exam.
Prerequisites
Introduction to Python Programming 1
Introduction to Python Programming 2
Introduction to Python Programming 3
Methodology
The course sessions consist of lectures given by the professor as well as practical seminars where students complete a programming assignment under the professor’s supervision.
Homework is assigned after each session to strengthen the understanding of the material.
Every week a few quizzes are conducted. A final exam happens at the end of the course.
Grading
Anton is a proficient software engineer with over 8 years of industry experience. He is currently working as a backend engineer at Byrd GmbH, a European startup providing digital and scalable fulfillment solutions. He earned his Master's degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Applied Science. In addition to his professional expertise, he has also contributed to various open-source projects. Anton has previously worked as a mathematics tutor, honing his ability to communicate complex ideas in an understandable manner.
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Software Engineering
by Anton Topchii
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Feb 02 - Feb 20, 2026
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.