Behavioral Models

Learning Objectives

• Model procedural logic using an activity diagram
• Model event-driven behavior using a state machine diagram

How to Complete this Lesson

Complete the following learning activities: (2.5–2.75 hours total)

1. Read the following in Software Engineering and (optionally) complete the reading guide:
   • Chapter 5: System modeling (15–30 minutes)
     • Behavioral models
2. Read State Machine Diagrams in UML Distilled (15 minutes)
3. Attend the class meeting (60 minutes)
   • Complete the handout on state machine diagrams (after class if necessary)
4. Work on the design homework (60 minutes)

Resources

Videos

• UML 2 State Machine Diagrams – stop at 7:39 (8 minutes)

State Machine Diagrams

Examples

• Water Phases (courtesy uml-diagrams.org)
• Online Shopping (courtesy uml-diagrams.org)
• Thread Life Cycle (courtesy uml-diagrams.org)

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