CISCLondon,EnglandSummer 2008

Faculty director:Lori Pollock

Summer 2008

Time Line and LocationLeave July 12 evening. Arrive London July 13 AM.

30 days in country

Return August 12 or 13.

Home Base: London, EnglandTravel to Edinburgh,

ScotlandAnd several other 1-day trips

Each student takes 2 courses

CISC 367 Software Testingthe theory and practice of software testing – test case generation, test process, test coverage, oracles, tools for testing

CISC 367 Tools for the Software Cycleintegrated development environments, version control, software testing, performance profiling, debugging tools – goals, use in practice, technology behind the scenes

Both approved as CIS technical electives Honors credit available / Minimal programming

So, why London, England?• England has many highly respected

research labs and institutions in software engineering– Microsoft Research in Cambridge– IBM in Hurley Park– British Telecom Lab in Ipswich– Many research universities

Tentative Weekly ScheduleMondays: 1 ½ hour each class;

lab timeTuesdays: ½ to 1-day academic

visitWednesdays: 3 hours classtime;

lab timeThursdays: 1-day academic visitFridays: 3 hours classtime;

cultural event(Classes all in UD London Centre)Saturdays/Sundays: local outings

or on own

Academic Excursions1. London: University College; Imperial

College

2. Cambridge: Microsoft Research

3. Hurley Park: IBM

4. Ipswich: British Telecom

5. Lancaster University

River boat down the Thames River

Hampton Court Palace Visithome of Henry VIII

The Science Museum, London

Home of the Babbage Machine:

Charles Babbage (Dec. 1791 – Oct. 1871)Computer scientist who originated the idea of a programmable

computer.

Excursion to Edinburgh, Scotland

•2 hotel nights

Edinburgh Castle tour

Living Arrangements

• Flats near UD center

– 3 bedrooms (6 people)– Requesting internet– Kitchen

Transportation

• London tube pass (included in program fee)

• Bus/train tickets for all academic visits• Train to Edinburgh and back

Benefits

• Learn valuable software engineering tools and testing skills

• Get 6 credits of CIS technical electives• Visit several international companies

and learn about impact and areas of computing

• Gain cultural experience in the vibrant city of London and Edinburgh

Program Costs• The estimated program fee is $4,050• This includes:

– Airfare– 30 days apartment– London tube pass– Transportation to all academic visits– Transportation and 2 nights hotel in Edinburgh,

Scotland– Special group events (Tower of London,

Hampton Court Palace, river boat down the Thames, Edinburgh castle, farewell event

• Cost of tuition for 2 courses

Helping with the Costs

Important Deadlines • Oct. 15 - Global Citizenship Awards

(Need-based Scholarships) • Feb. 25 – Global Scholars Awards• Financial Aid

Ready to apply??• http://international.udel.edu/studyabroad/prog

rams/default.asp• Application, recommendation, and $300

deposit deadline: February 25, 2008 • $1200 deposit deadline: March 15, 2008 • Final program fee balance due: April 5, 2008 • Tuition and Registration Fee due: mid-May,

2008 • But apply early!!

Ready to go? What is needed?

• Valid passport

• Passion to travel abroad

• Interest in visiting some international research and development institutions…

• Laptop computer recommended