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Date posted: September 2024
| Module Title |
Fundamentals of Software Testing |
| Module Code |
CA358 (ITS) / CSC1090 (Banner) |
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Faculty |
Engineering & Computing |
School |
Computing |
| Module Co-ordinator | Paul Clarke | | | Module Teachers | - | |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
Not Available |
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Co-requisite |
Not Available |
| Compatibles |
Not Available |
| Incompatibles |
Not Available |
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Coursework Only
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Description
To familiarise students with basic software testing strategies and techniques most relevant to computing in a business environment.
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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
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 24 | 12 lectures x 2 hours per week | | Independent Study | 101 | No 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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| In Class Test | Automated testing practical lab exam | 40% | Week 4 | | In Class Test | Element of static testing (e.g. requirements testing) | 30% | Week 8 | | In Class Test | General questions of practical and theoretical focus drawn from all module content (this could be a number of smaller quizzes depending on progress and structure in any given year) | 30% | Week 12 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element. |
| * ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment |
| This module is category 1 |
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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
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Other Resources
None |
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