This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of software design. Students will learn how to create well-structured, maintainable, and efficient software systems by applying design principles, patterns, and best practices.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of software design, including modularity, cohesion, and coupling.
• Apply common design patterns to solve recurring software design problems.
• Create and interpret UML diagrams to model software systems.
• Develop software systems that are maintainable, extensible, and adaptable.
• Evaluate and improve existing software designs using design heuristics and refactoring.
• Collaborate effectively within design and development teams.
• Communicate design decisions and rationale clearly.