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