UML for beginners

The course covers the underlying concepts, the various notations and the role of the UML in the software development process. Small-scale exercises are used to reinforce learning points where appropriate.
No prior knowledge of UML or the underlying concepts of object-orientation are required. Some experience of software development would be helpful.

UML for beginners covers the following topics:

• The challenge of good design
• Objects and Classes
• Inheritance and Polymorphism
• Frameworks and Patterns

• Overview
• Diagramming Notations: o Class, Sequence, State, etc.
• Use of Notations for Analysis and for Design

• Role of Use Cases within a Requirements Specification
• Use Case Concepts
• UML Use Case Notation
• Non-Functional requirements

• Incremental Development
• Software Architecture
• Rational Unified Process (RUP)
• RUP Phases, Workflows and Deliverables
• Agile Approaches
• Testing
• Planning
• CASE Tools