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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Fundamentals of Software Testing
Module Code CA358
School School of Computing
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Rory O'Connor
Semester 2: Rory O'Connor
Autumn: Rory O'Connor
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To familiarise students with basic software testing strategies and techniques most relevant to computing in a business environment.

Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the principles the importance and principles of the software testing process.
2. Identify and contrast the main lifecycle approaches from a testing perspective
3. Explain the main static testing techniques
4. Explain the main test design techniques
5. Evaluate the test management process
6. Explain the principles behind and role of tool support in software testing



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture2412 lectures x 2 hours per week
Independent learning101No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment25% Examination Weight75%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Multiple choice questionsIn class test 15%Week 3
Multiple choice questionsIn class test 25%Week 4
Multiple choice questionsIn class test 35%Week 7
Multiple choice questionsIn class test 45%Week 9
Multiple choice questionsIn class test 55%Week 12
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2
Indicative Reading List
  • Andreas Spillner, Tilo Linz, Hans Schaefer,: 0, Software Testing Foundations, 978-1-933952-08-6
  • Dorothy Graham, Isabel Evans, Erik Van Veenendaal and Rex Black: 0, Foundations of Software Testing: ISTQB Certification, 97818444809899
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
ECBSc in Enterprise Computing
Timetable this semester: Timetable for CA358
Date of Last Revision20-DEC-11
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