Developing Java Software Skills in BSc Computer Science

This report investigates the relevance of a BSc Computer Science and Software Engineering course in developing the skills required by employers in the field of Java software development. The introduction outlines the key skills taught, such as source control, software development life cycle, and databases, which are essential for Java software developers. The report emphasizes the importance of technical skills, particularly data programming, and the role of programming languages like Java. It also discusses the significance of source control, databases, communication, and software development life cycle in the context of Java software development. The report highlights the need for skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, which are not always explicitly taught but are crucial for success in the field. The conclusion summarizes the findings, emphasizing the value of software engineering skills and the diverse career paths available to graduates of these courses.

Does the BSc Computer Science
and Software Engineering course
develop the skills required by
employers in the area of Java
software development?

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Explanation that software engineers and BSc computer science course develop skills of
employers of Java software development...............................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
This report is going to show the ways and skills which are being taught in BSc computer
science and software engineers course required in the area of Java software development. Some
skills which are being taught in this course are Source control, Software development life cycle
and data bases that are also required for working as a Java software developer (García Peñalvo,
2015). It will also show other common skills that are not being taught but are developed by
individuals such as communication, team working, problem solving etc. All students of this
course are able to develop software and solve all technical problems related to Java software
development.
Explanation that software engineers and BSc computer science course develop skills of
employers of Java software development
There is a requirement of several skills in getting job in Java software development. There are
some skills are described which are being developed by software engineer courses and BSc
computer science. Computer science and software engineering are central to the success of many
of today’s commercial and industrial activities (Job roles for software engineers, 2019.). Some of
all these skills are required in Java software development. UCAS (Universities and colleges
admissions services) UK based organization is known for these courses. They help students in
teaching and developing all those skills which can provide them several opportunities and can
get effective job role (Nagpal, 2018).
Technical skills: For a computer science students, there are requirements of some
technical skills to become a good programmer and Java software developer. Data programmer is
the main skill that are taught and developed in the course of BSc computer science. By having a
command on one programming language, a software engineer student can get a job and
employed in Java software development. There are some programming language but the
development of skill in one programming language is all depends on the area in which students
want to enter and go out. For getting a job in Java software development, BSc computer science
and software engineer course of UCAS, teach them Java language that can be used in android
smartphones' application.
Source control: Source control is another skills that is taught in BSc computer science
course and require for software engineer to posses if they want to enter the area of Java software

development. This skill help software engineers to store their codes and collaborate with their
team members. So, if an individual or software engineer wants to become a good Java software
developer then they require to be comfortable with version control concepts and tools like Git
(Gerogiannis and et.al., 2015).
Data bases: Data bases is the most important technical skill for developers to understand
all kinds of operations of Java software development. The way of storing records, creating, insert
and update. Without data bases there is impossible for companies and software developer to
create any kind of applications. Security issues are increasing with the development of
technologies, so it is also important for software development engineers to manage organizations
records in a proper manner.
Communication: An effective and a good communication is most important thing that
sets a great developer apart. Communication inside the team members and stakeholders is
important for performing all the tasks in an effective manner. This is a skill that can not be taught
in detail as individuals needs to develop on their own.
Software development life cycle: It is a systematic and step by step process that is
essential to develop a software in order to make sure the quality and accuracy. For software
development, it is important for engineers and students of BSc computer science of UCAS to
have knowledge about the proper life cycle of software from requirement analysis with the main
aim of maintenance of products. There are some phaser of SDLC such as: feasibility study,
maintenance, development, testing, implementation and coding. For software development there
is a requirement for engineers to follow and consider each phase. All these phases are not taught
in the course of software engineers and BSc computer science as they have to use their own
skills and brain in every stage (Atenas, Havemann and Priego, 2015).
Microsoft excel: It is a common skill which are taught in the courses of BSc computer
science and also are used at different areas. So, it is required by employers in the area of Java
software development. There is no requirement to use this at the time of software development
and implementation of some application. But stills this skill plays an important role because
some activities like tracking records, data analysis, data quality check are part of software
development which are performed by software developer and students of software engineers
course. The main aim of developing and having this skill is to make all tasks easy and also speed
up tasks.

In addition, there are some skills that are not taught in the courses of BSc computer
science but are essential for individuals to posses. If they want to become an effective Java
software developer than team working, multitasking and problem solving skills play an
important role. A software engineer requires communicating with staff members on a regular
basis. For making all members aware about project needs, problems and needs it is important to
have team working skills. Team working not only help them in making their work easy but also
help them in improving relationship with others. By working in a team they can develop their
learning skills and can learn so many new things. They can also complete their tasks in a timely
manner (Ahmed and et.al., 2015).
CONCLUSION
From the above study it has been summarized that skills of software engineering like
problem solving, software developer played a vital role. Software engineers find several jobs by
improving all those skills required by Java software development. Degree of software engineers
and BSc commuter science applied at different routes after university and these course. Some
areas in which they applied their degree of course are involved agriculture, accounting and
finance, animation, biology etc. It has also shown different career and area of software
engineering like accountancy, creative arts and design etc.

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