Universidad de Jaén

Detailed contents

    Theory:

1. Introduction to agile development
2. SCRUM
3. User-centred development
4. Agile planning and estimation
5. Test driven development
6. Agile methodologies
7. Agile development in practice

      Practices:

1. Introduction to Pivotal Tracker
2. Project management in SCRUM
3. Project start
4. Iteration 1
5. Iteration 2
6. Iteration 3

Students will have available educational material on the virtual teaching platform of de University of Jaén. They will also have tutorial support from the teaching staff to perform the learning task. 

The course is organized in two parts, theory and practice:

• The theory is taught through master classes and seminars, including sessions, seminars and resolution of doubts. Allow students acquire the skills of the subject.
• The practical part will be held in groups (up to four students) in the computer lab, where the teacher will explain the contents of each practice. The groups will develop the tasks and perform a final presentation. Allow students to acquire the skills of the subject.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

Evaluation consists of 4 elements: teoretical knowledge, practical knowledge, activities and participation, with the following weights:

• Teoretical examn: 30%
• Practical reports: 50%
• Activities: 10%
• Participation: 10 %

To pass the subject, the student must obtain a minimum score of 5 (out of 10) on both the theory and practices, as well as a minimum total score of 5 points (out of 10) by adding each of the parts according to their percentages and the criteria specified above, and using the following instruments:

• Teoretical concepts: Written exam. This allows to evaluate the competences of the subject.
• Computer practices: Practice reports and group presentation. This allows to evaluate the competences of the subject. 
• Activities: Delivery of the exercises and proposed activities. This allows to evaluate the competences of the subject. 
• Participation: Observation and teacher notes.

The mark obtained by the student during the academic year, bothin practice and class participation and seminars, will be retainedfor the extraordinary examination sessions.